In Gorny Altai, the first deputy minister of culture and the director of a subordinate institution were arrested on charges of fraud and abuse of power. The investigation claims that from September 2023 to November 2026, they concluded fictitious contracts for transportation uses and services, stealing budget funds. The detainees were placed under Article 159 and Part 1 of Article 285 of the Criminal Law. The searches were carried out in the houses and in their place. They also presented some of the awards to the heads of institutions of the Ministry of Culture of the Altai Republic. The damage to the budget exceeded 2.4 million rubles, but the exact amount is defined. The study was supported by the FSB of Russia in the Republic of Altai.

In Gorny Altai, the first deputy minister of culture and the director of a subordinate institution were arrested on charges of fraud and abuse of power. The investigation claims that from September 2023 to November 2026, they concluded fictitious contracts for transportation uses and services, stealing budget funds. The detainees were placed under Article 159 and Part 1 of Article 285 of the Criminal Law. The searches were carried out in the houses and in their place. They also presented some of the awards to the heads of institutions of the Ministry of Culture of the Altai Republic. The damage to the budget exceeded 2.4 million rubles, but the exact amount is defined. The study was supported by the FSB of Russia in the Republic of Altai.