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Corrupt police chief builds a magnificent palace in Russia

Corrupt police chief builds a magnificent palace in Russia

A video released by the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation shows a villa in the city of Stavropol, which is full of pomp and luxury. Chandeliers, ceiling panels, freestanding bathtubs—every piece of furniture is gilded, even the toilet.

The owner is Alexei Safonov, 45, the head of the local traffic police. The official is said to have built the Protz-Palast Hotel with the help of bribes. It was said that he and several employees of his agency accepted bribes amounting to 19 million Russian rubles, equivalent to 240,000 francs. According to RIA news agency, the corrupt gang has now been exposed. Safonov faces up to 15 years in prison.