Samara prosecutors accuse police deputy of taking RUB2.15m from illegal casinos
Prosecutors in Samara allege that police deputy Korkin accepted at least RUB2.15m from illegal casino operators in exchange for protection and advance warning of inspections. The Samara District Court ordered him held in custody until 4 July pending a hearing; prosecutors have charged him with illegal gambling and large-scale bribery.
The case involves alleged police protection for illegal gambling operations in Samara.