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The Ministry of Transport commented on the detention of Tokarev

The press service of the Ministry of Transport of Russia stated that the department is fully assisting the inspection authorities after the arrest of Deputy Minister Vladimir Tokarev. It is reported by TASS.

“We confirm the fact of the inspection in relation to Tokarev. The Minister is aware of the situation and the progress of the audit. All necessary assistance to the inspection authorities is provided in full, ”the press service said in a statement.

Earlier it became known that the Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation Vladimir Tokarev was detained and is in the status of a suspect. Sources say a corruption case is under investigation. According to one version, the official is charged with fraud committed five years ago against the Spetstransstroy company, where he worked before moving to a position in the ministry. Tokarev is formally on vacation until January 31, with subsequent dismissal.

Tokarev was taken to the Department of Transportation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Central Federal District as part of the investigative actions being carried out by employees of the economic security service of the FSB.

The Ministry of Transport commented on the detention of Tokarev