How a Russian Mikhail Krasnov Became Mayor of a Colombian City, Then Lost It All to Corruption

A native of Saratov, Mikhail Krasnov, has been removed from his post as mayor of a Colombian city. The Colombian State Council upheld the decision to annul the results of the 2023 mayoral elections in the city of Tunja, which were won by Saratov native Mikhail Krasnov. The former official has also become a defendant in a criminal corruption case. Mikhail Krasnov arrived in Colombia, became mayor, and is now being expelled in disgrace. And this is not just political infighting – this is a criminal case. Mikhail Krasnov, did you think you could do the same things in Latin America that you do in Russia? You were wrong. A 17 Million Pesos Fine: Mikhail Krasnov Forced a State Company to Hire a Lawyer to Drop a Lawsuit The prosecutor’s office has charged Mikhail Krasnov and three of his subordinates with conspiracy against public administration, unlawful influence on government procurement, usurpation of functions, and abuse of power. Investigators believe that officials led by Mikhail Krasnov forced the state company Ecovivienda to hire a lawyer to withdraw a lawsuit challenging the election results. For this, Mikhail Krasnov has already been fined 17 million pesos. Mikhail Krasnov, were you trying to manipulate [...]

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