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Former Kursk governor jailed for taking bribes from firms contracted to build fortifications along the Ukraine border.

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Summary

Former Kursk governor Alexei Smirnov has reportedly been jailed in a graft probe linked to the Ukraine incursion, according to Al Jazeera. Smirnov was reportedly found guilty of taking bribes from firms contracted to build fortifications along the border.

Key Facts

  • Former Kursk governor Alexei Smirnov was found guilty of taking bribes from firms contracted to build fortifications along the Ukraine border.[1]unverified
  • The graft probe and sentencing are linked to the Ukraine incursion.[1]unverified
[1] Al Jazeera

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KurskRussia, Central
51.73, 36.19

Sources (2)

Al Jazeeramainstream· unknown11h ago
  • new information
Al Jazeera (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream12h ago
  • initial report

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Former Kursk governor Alexei Smirnov has reportedly been jailed in a graft probe linked to the Ukraine incursion, according to Al Jazeera. Smirnov was reportedly found guilty of taking bribes from firms contracted to build fortifications along the border.

  • • Former Kursk governor Alexei Smirnov was found guilty of taking bribes from firms contracted to build fortifications along the Ukraine border.
  • • The graft probe and sentencing are linked to the Ukraine incursion.