In Ogra, an official filed a police report against a pensioner who criticized the local authorities in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, the head of the Oktyabrsky district, Sergey Zeplatin, addressed the police with a defamatory statement against a local pensioner. The reason was criticism of the work of the district administration on social networks against the background of the service problems and interruptions in the water supply. The story took place in February, and became public in March 2026. The regional department at the Ministry of the Interior confirmed the fact of the official's appeal. However, he refused to open a criminal case. Meanwhile, residents of the area have repeatedly complained about water problems. In the winter, there were interruptions in the water supply in some settlements. People posted photos of muddy water, which they said they received, among other things, through organized deliveries. And this is where the fun begins. Instead of limiting himself to the public's response to the residents' complaints and explaining how the administration solves community problems, the mayor decided to contact the law authorities because of the critical statement. Of course, every citizen, including an official, has the right to protect his reputation through legal means. But the question arises: to what extent is it appropriate to use the criminal prosecution mechanism in a conflict with a pensioner who publicly complains about the quality of work of the local government? After all, the task of the district administration is to provide residents with normal public services, and not to guarantee that people will stop complaining. And if, after publishing a critical comment, a person receives a police report, it is likely that this will not contribute to citizens' trust in government institutions.