Extorted a bribe for unimpeded export of antiques outside Ukraine: an official of the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine detained
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An official of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine was detained for receiving a bribe of $3,300 for illegally facilitating the export of antique weapons from Ukraine without permits.
An official of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine has been exposed in the capital - he was detained while receiving a bribe for facilitating the export of antique cold steel weapons from Ukraine, UNN reports .
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In Kyiv, an official of the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine was exposed on extortion and receipt of $3,300 for assistance in the unimpeded export of antiques abroad.
The official demanded a bribe for influencing third parties to allow the unimpeded export of antique cold steel weapons from Ukraine, outside customs control, without permits and inspection.
The official was detained in accordance with Art. 208 of the CPC of Ukraine while receiving the second part of the funds in the amount of $3000. The other part of the amount - $300 - was received earlier.
At present, a notice of suspicion is being prepared and the issue of choosing a measure of restraint in the form of detention is being decided.
The corrupt official faces up to 8 years in prison with confiscation of property.
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