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Ex-Moscow Metro Executive Pleads Guilty to Car Bribe in Suspected Parts Fraud

The plea advances a case alleging a scheme to pass off Belarus-made rail half-sleepers as compliant under a multibillion-ruble contract.

Overview

  • Dmitry Doshchatov admitted in Savelyovsky Court to receiving a Toyota RAV4 worth 4 million rubles as a bribe.
  • Investigators say VO Technopromimport and Mosinzhproekt conspired to substitute lower-quality half-sleepers produced in Belarus for use on new lines.
  • A lawyer said Alexander Volynsky, linked to Technopromimport, entered a pretrial cooperation agreement after being accused of bribery and fraud.
  • Prosecutors detailed additional illicit benefits, including payments for premium clothing in Minsk and other expenses totaling about 690,000 rubles.
  • The criminal case continues with the next hearing set for January 30, following Doshchatov’s October 2024 arrest.