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'security threat'

Russia Deems Transparency International ‘Undesirable' Organization

Transparency International ranked Russia on par with Mali in its most recent Corruption Perceptions Index.

Law Hiding Russian Real Estate Ownership Data Comes Into Force

The law is expected to hinder the work of investigative journalists probing Russia's hidden wealth.

Presidential label

Putin's Own Vodka Brand Netted Him $500 Million – Investigation

The Russian president may have earned up to $500 million from sales of a popular vodka branded under his own name.

face of the war effort

Ukraine to Replace Defense Minister After Corruption Scandals

Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov will be replaced by the chief of the military intelligence ahead of an expected Russian offensive and...

Ukraine Dismisses Key Officials in Anti-Graft Purge

Kyiv on Tuesday announced the dismissal of a dozen top officials in its biggest political shakeup following the country's first major corruption scandal...

Putin Waives Peacetime Requirement for Officials to Release Tax Returns

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday lifting the requirement for government officials to disclose their income tax returns for...

money laundering

Russian Colonel Placed Under House Arrest for Washing Machine Bribe

A Colonel in the Russian General Staff responsible for overseeing mobilization has been placed under a two-month house arrest for allegedly demanding a...

'breaking the silence'

‘Panama Papers’ Whistleblower Says Russia ‘Wants Me Dead’

The whistleblower behind the "Panama Papers" which revealed major tax evasion and fraud worldwide said he feared Russian retribution.

Russia Lawmakers Move to Classify Real Estate Ownership Data

Russian journalists have often used registry data to track down officials’ luxury properties.

Embezzlement Accusations

Russian Police Chief’s Top Aide Arrested on Corruption Charges

Three Russian police generals were detained on allegations of misappropriating funds.

'internal affair'

Russia Says Will Monitor Moldova Ex-Leader's Case

Moldova's pro-Russian former president Igor Dodon was detained on suspicion of treason and corruption.

Jailed Ex-Minister Ulyukayev Granted Early Release – Reports

Alexei Ulyukayev was the first serving minister to be arrested in recent Russian history.

For Rent: Investigation Exposes Putin Mistress’ Elite St. Petersburg Apartment

Svetlana Krivonogikh was first linked to the Russian president in a 2020 investigation, which claimed the pair had a child together.

money changing hands

Public Procurement Kickbacks Total One-Third of Russia’s Budget Revenue – Survey

Intense competition and collusion between customers and suppliers drives the corruption, the survey said.

Pandora Papers Name Alleged Offshore Beneficiaries with Putin Links

The global investigation names several members of the Russian president's inner circle.

Russia Makes Covering Military Corruption News Grounds for ‘Foreign Agent’ Status

A new list sets out information that could be used to threaten state security.

opinion Mark Galeotti

Kremlin Looks to Establish a ‘Techno-Authoritarian’ Power Vertical 2.0

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has the ambition to manage Russia and sees the country's future in a smoothly-operating government machine.

Letter from prison

Jailed Navalny Calls on West to 'Take Action' on Global Corruption

"No money, no soldiers" are needed to implement these measures, he said, "only political will."

COMBINED INCOME

Russian State TV Host Couple Owns $4 Million in Moscow Real Estate, Navalny’s Allies Claim

The outlawed Anti-Corruption Foundation published the investigation on YouTube.

Russian Traffic Cop's Golden Toilet Steals the Show in Uncovered Police Bribe Scheme

Dozens of members of the Stavropol region's traffic police department have been apprehended following the scheme's uncovering.

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