Vladislav Loginov, the mayor of Krasnoyarsk, has been detained on suspicion of accepting a large bribe and removed from the State Council. The Investigative Committee of Russia is handling the case, while local authorities are currently not commenting.

Loginov’s detention occurred this morning, June 9th, with law enforcement conducting searches in the city administration. Sources within law enforcement and the administration have confirmed the detention.

The specific details surrounding the alleged bribe remain limited, but the central office of the Investigative Committee is actively investigating.

Just the day before, on June 8th, Loginov was seen in public celebrating City Day and presenting a bouquet to the holiday’s headliner, Pelageya.