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He threatens up to 15 years: the Russian Federation arrested the Air Defense Commander, who defends Moscow

According to journalists, Konstantin Ogienko, together with Major-General Dmitry Belyatsky, received 500 thousand rubles for the promise to allocate for the construction of the land of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation in the Moscow Dolgorely and Lobny. The commander of the Air Defense Air Force, which defends Moscow, was arrested by Konstantin Ogienko for a bribe. About it reports the Russian edition of TASS.

Thus, according to the source, a criminal case, under which the general can threaten eight to 15 years in prison, was violated in July 2023. Ogienko is in custody, he was extended until November 27. According to Kommersant, Ogienko, together with the commander of the 4th Air Defense Division, Major-General Dmitry Belyatsky received 500 thousand rubles from the head of the public organization "Nadiya".

It was the first part of a bribe for a total amount of 30 million rubles, for which the military was promised to allocate for the construction of the land of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation in the Moscow Dolgorely and Lobney. Bilyatsky partially pleaded guilty and went to the investigation. He was sent under house arrest. Ogienko did not admit his guilt.

Investigators decided that the general, who has "broad relations among officials of the military administration of the Ministry of Defense of Russia" may affect witnesses, and in the case of election of a softer preventive measure hides from the investigation and court. Ogienko held the position of commander of the 1st Order of Lenin Army of Air Army and Anti-Krette Defense Special Purpose from 2021 and was removed from his post after criminal proceedings.