Russian authorities have apprehended a police major general, two other high-ranking officers, and several executives from the EuroTrans gas station network. The suspects are accused of orchestrating a scheme to misappropriate fuel intended for police vehicles. Major General Sergei Malkov, along with subordinates Colonel Alexei Suyarov and Lieutenant Colonel Anna Levina, have been dismissed from their positions within the Interior Ministry. Prosecutors are seeking pre-trial detention for the group, who face potential ten-year prison sentences for large-scale embezzlement. This development follows recent scrutiny of EuroTrans by antitrust regulators regarding fuel pricing amid supply constraints. Following the announcement of these arrests, shares of the gas station operator declined by 6% on the Moscow Exchange. The investigation highlights ongoing efforts to address corruption within regional logistics management during a period of national fuel supply instability.
Source : The Moscow Times
