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Pre-investigation check launched into embezzlement by Stavropol Territory Ministry of Amateur and Professional Sports and Youth Policy

Stavropol Territory investigating bodies of the Russia’s Investigative Committee have launched pre-investigation check into embezzlement of budget funds by senior officials and other employees of Stavropol Territory Ministry of Amateur and Professional Sports and Youth Policy.

Information about this crime was discovered during consideration of statement of the Stavropol Territory Chamber of Control and Accounts on the result of the audit carried out by the Chamber. The document contains information showing that Ministry of Amateur and Professional Sports and Youth Policy and its subordinate agencies have stolen more than 9 million rubles. Namely, there are a lot of facts proving receipt of funds based on forged documents allegedly meant to pay for various sport events, which in fact were not held, facts of double payment for one and the same event, violations of state property safety.

At present checks are under way to find out actual officials of the Ministry responsible for the said violations. A procedural decision will be made after the check.