Bellesbumprom Subsidiary Executive To Stand Trial Over Bribes From Russian Companies
Reform.news Editorial Team · 13 November 2026, 10:33
https://reform.news/en/bellesbumprom-subsidiary-executive-to-stand-trial-over-bribes-from-russian-companies/A senior executive at an enterprise belonging to the Bellesbumprom state concern has been accused of accepting bribes totalling 2.375 million Russian rubles and $30,000. According to investigators, he received the money in exchange for arranging supplies of products to Russian companies at favourable prices.
According to case materials, in April 2024 the accused reached an agreement with a representative of several Russian commercial organizations to facilitate supplies of MDF, laminated MDF and plywood. The executive was to receive payments in exchange for ensuring uninterrupted shipments at prices favourable to the buyers.
Investigators allege that from April 2024 to April 2026, the man organized and oversaw supplies to Russian counterparties. He instructed subordinates to lower prices and ship goods in the quantities requested by buyers. Employees of the enterprise were allegedly unaware of the executive’s unlawful activities.
According to the Prosecutor General’s Office report, between May 2024 and April 22, 2026, the accused received a total of 2.375 million Russian rubles and $30,000 in several instalments for himself and his close relatives. The Russian rubles were transferred to bank accounts held by other individuals at Russian banks.
The criminal case was investigated by the Main Investigative Directorate of the central office of the Investigative Committee. The accused’s actions have been classified under Part 3 of Article 430 of the Criminal Code of Belarus (accepting a bribe on an especially large scale).
The accused is in custody. The Prosecutor General’s Office has referred the criminal case to court.