A Russian police chief took $29,000 in bribes from gambling den operators, say prosecutors in the city of Samara.

The Samara District Court has ordered the suspect, Deputy Police Chief Korkin, to be held in custody until July 4 pending a court hearing, as reported by the Russian media outlet Samarskaya Gazeta.

The allegations suggest a serious breach of law enforcement ethics, highlighting the ongoing battle against illegal gambling activities in the region.