Overview
- The regional Investigative Committee opened a criminal case under points “g” and “e” of part 3 of Article 286 for exceeding official powers by a group motivated by personal interest.
- Authorities allege the official facilitated citizens’ successful completion of both theoretical and practical driving tests.
- The suspect is in custody as investigators carry out procedural actions.
- Regional police stated the officer will be dismissed from the interior ministry and face legal liability if guilt is confirmed.
- RIA Novosti cited a law-enforcement source identifying the detainee as Alexander Ryabov, a police lieutenant colonel who heads the Saratov traffic police control-and-preventive department.