Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Popov sentenced to 19 years for corruption
Summary
Former Russian Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Popov was sentenced to 19 years in prison for corruption relating to misappropriation of funds from the Patriot Park military-themed project in Moscow. Major General Vladimir Shesterov and another official were also sentenced in related convictions.
Key Points
- Pavel Popov, former Russian Deputy Defense Minister, sentenced to 19 years in prison for corruption.
- Popov misappropriated over 25 million rubles from the Patriot Park budget for personal property renovation.
- Major General Vladimir Shesterov received a six-year sentence, and another official got five years.
- A broader investigation into abuse of power within the Russian military leadership involving officials associated with Sergei Shoigu is ongoing.
