High-Ranking Police Officers Detained for Illegal Migration in Tula
In a significant crackdown on illegal migration, two high-ranking police officers in Tula have been detained on allegations of facilitating illegal migration activities. The officers, including the deputy chief of police for operational work and the head of the Drug Control Department for the Tula Region, are accused of accepting monetary compensation to issue temporary residence quotas to foreigners. This operation reportedly occurred between 2020 and 2024, where the officers ignored false information regarding the migrants’ addresses and employment details.
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has indicated that the detained officers are facing charges under two articles of the Russian Criminal Code: organizing illegal migration and creating a criminal community. Both suspects are currently in custody, and searches are being conducted at their homes and workplaces to gather evidence related to the case. Investigators are working to determine the extent of the financial gains involved in this criminal scheme.
Broader Context of Illegal Migration in Russia
This incident is part of a larger pattern of illegal migration issues in Russia. Earlier in the year, the former deputy head of the regional UMVD for Tula was also detained as part of an investigation into illegal migration, which has implicated 17 individuals. Reports indicate that Tula police officers were involved in providing fictitious employment services to migrants, facilitating the illegal stay of at least 700 foreigners in the region.
Moreover, a recent operation conducted by the FSB in Cherepovets unveiled a scheme where residents were illegally legalizing foreigners through fictitious paternity registrations. Such practices highlight the ongoing challenges faced by Russian authorities in managing illegal migration and the exploitation of loopholes in the legal system.
Government Response and Future Actions
In light of these developments, State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin has noted an increase in crimes related to illegal migration and has proposed excluding the healthcare and education sectors from professions eligible for migrant residence permits. Additionally, the recent operation
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