Sergei Bogdanovich, a former judge of the Lazarevsky District Court…
Sergei Bogdanovich, a former judge of the Lazarevsky District Court in Sochi, was suspected of accepting a bribe worth 50 million rubles through intermediaries. The Investigative Committee submitted a request to the Higher Qualification Collegium of Judges for approval to open a criminal case under Article 290 of the Russian Criminal Code.
Consensus
- Sergei Bogdanovich, a former judge of the Lazarevsky District Court in Sochi, was suspected of receiving a bribe.
- The Investigative Committee of Russia initiated proceedings against him.
- A request for approval to open a criminal case was submitted to the Higher Qualification Collegium of Judges (VKKC).
- The alleged bribe amounted to 50 million rubles, with 25 million received on July 1, 2025.
- The bribe was allegedly paid through intermediaries: Oleg Zenin, Roman Nesterenko, and Sergey Khebtenko.
- The purpose of the bribe was to have a case reviewed in an expedited manner and receive a punishment not involving imprisonment.
- A criminal case against Zenin and Nesterenko for intermediary involvement is already under judicial review.
- A separate proceeding has been opened regarding Khebtenko.
Points of divergence
- The Investigative Committee reported that the investigation was conducted by the investigative department of the SK in Krasnodar Krai, and that Bastykin submitted a proposal to VKKС regarding consent for opening the case. — tg_tass_agency
- Bastrykin publicly announced his proposal to introduce full confiscation of property for corrupt officials, stating it is long awaited by society and would generate significant revenue for the state. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Judge Sergei Bogdanovich of Sochi Lazarevsky Court in Retirement Suspected of Bribery; Bastykin Sent Representation to VPKS — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Socchi Lazarevsky Court Judge Suspected of Bribery — Москва 24