Police officer in Russia arrested over alleged 200,000-ruble bribe demand

Yekaterina F., a 30-year-old police officer serving in the Tula region, is accused of demanding 200,000 rubles in exchange for obstructing a fraud investigation. A judge ordered her to be held in custody for one month and 29 days.

Scraper SystemOctober 13, 2026, 01:50 PM

Police officer in Russia arrested over alleged 200,000-ruble bribe demand

A police officer in the Tula region has been arrested on suspicion of demanding money in exchange for halting a fraud investigation linked to a forged driving licence. Yekaterina F., 30, allegedly demanded 200,000 rubles.

During the investigation, law enforcement was notified of the bribe demand concerning the case against a man’s son before the money was handed over. The officer is accused of extorting a large bribe.

Court orders one month and 29 days in custody

A judge in Tula ordered Yekaterina F. to be held in custody for one month and 29 days. If convicted, the officer could face up to 12 years in prison.

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Won Tula competition twice

Yekaterina F. serves as a deputy manager responsible for district police officers at the local police department. The officer, who has at least nine years of service, won the Tula stage of the Interior Ministry’s competition honoring district police officers in 2023 and 2024.

In 2024, regional officials described Yekaterina F. as an exemplary police officer and a person trusted by the community. At the time, she said the profession was not easy for women but that she was satisfied with her job because she enjoyed helping people.