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A former Russian defense official, Andrei Chekmazov, was convicted of taking bribes amounting to 16 million roubles and sentenced to seven years in a penal colony. The conviction comes amid President Vladimir Putin's anti-corruption drive in the armed forces, which has led to multiple arrests in the past year. Notably, former deputy defense minister Timur Ivanov is currently on trial for embezzling 4.1

Courtesy: theprint.in

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