The case of former vice-mayor Shtokman has been transferred to the Nizhny Novgorod District Court.

      On June 11, 2026, 15:09 Incidents A criminal case against former Nizhny Novgorod Vice Mayor Ilya Shtokman and his brother Mikhail has been submitted to the Nizhny Novgorod District Court. According to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod," the hearing is scheduled for June 17. Ilya Shtokman was detained in September 2025 in Sochi. He is suspected of receiving a bribe of 55 million rubles. According to the investigation, the money was handed over by the head of a construction company for general protection, the conclusion of contracts with a single contractor, and loyal oversight of project implementation. Investigators believe that the funds may have been transferred to the account of his brother's company - Mikhail Shtokman, the general director of the "Vector" plant. He was detained in December of last year and charged with mediating in bribery on a particularly large scale. The transfers were allegedly made in parts through former city council deputy Karim Ibragimov. He later confessed to his guilt and became a witness in the case. Both brothers were transferred to Moscow during the investigation. It was also reported that the profits from the family business and assets acquired with the bribe funds, totaling 328 million rubles, will be confiscated for the benefit of the state. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.