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Luxury life at expense of state medical treatment

Published: 27 July, 2009, 16:02

Eleven Russian federal officials are facing trial for the embezzlement of up to $900,000 worth of medical subsidies. Video evidence in the case shows senior state officials blatantly sharing bribes right in the office.

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2 COMMENTS

Count Cash July 27, 2009, 15:08 quote

Great news, more like this please! keep it coming, let's lean on these ones big time, I like to see these cases coming to the forefront. They are the tip of the iceberg, but we must start somewhere.

MEJanssen July 28, 2009, 04:36 quote

Let's hope this works. I'm looking forward to reading about something like this here in the States. Good luck to the Russian President and the anti-corruption campaign.

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