The director of the Novosibirsk Institute of Fisheries was arrested for organizing fishing under the guise of scientific activity.

Alexandra Abramova He was detained at Tolmachevo Airport on charges of bribery. Investigators believe he allowed a private fishing club to fish in a restricted area of ​​the Ob River, near the dam. Novosibirsk A hydroelectric power station where any kind of fishing is officially prohibited—and it is framed as “scientific research.”

The bribe Abramov is accused of accepting was not monetary, but rather in the form of services. In exchange for patronage, the fishing club, according to investigators, provided free storage and maintenance for Abramov's personal and company motorboats. The services were valued at 257 thousands rubles.

In early March, the alleged bribe-giver, the head of the Novosibirsk Regional Fishing Club, was also detained. Alexey Ternovykh. He is suspected of receiving a commercial bribe in the amount of 2,7 млн rubles for organizing that very same illegal fishing trip for amateurs. The fishing was conducted under the guise of scientific research.

Soon, a measure of restraint will be chosen for Abramov, while Ternovykh will remain under house arrest.

Video: Novosibirsk Region Prosecutor's Office