# Russian General Yuri Kuznetsov sentenced to 12 years in bribery case

https://mins.news/en/item/51485

- Meduza, 2026-09-09 14:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/09/russian-general-yuri-kuznetsov-sentenced-to-12-years-in-bribery-case-he-won-t-get-his-sword-back-until-he-pays-a-multimillion-ruble-fine

> A Russian military court sentenced former Defense Ministry personnel chief Yuri Kuznetsov to 12 years for large-scale bribery. His seized house and land in Krasnodar were confiscated, while other property remains frozen until he pays a 25.3 million-ruble fine. Businessman Lev Martirosyan received 10 years and eight months for giving the bribe. Both men deny wrongdoing and plan to appeal.

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