The ex-head of a morgue in Taganrog was sentenced to 5 years for a bribe of 70 million rubles for the release of bodies during Covid
Quick Look
- In Taganrog, the former head of the morgue Oksana Terzeman was sentenced to 5 years in prison for receiving 70 million rubles in bribes from relatives of the deceased for releasing bodies and preparing for funerals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Her subordinates, Olesya Khan and Liana Yusupova, received 2.5 and 3 years in prison, respectively.
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Why It Matters
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Taganrog, morgue employees took bribes to release bodies of the deceased and prepare for funerals, bypassing the official cash register.
In Taganrog, former morgue head Oksana Terzeman, who received 70 million rubles in bribes from relatives of the deceased for releasing bodies during Covid, was imprisoned for 5 years. This was reported by the Don Mash Telegram channel.
Terzeman did not act alone, but with subordinates - junior nurse Olesya Khan and nurse Liana Yusupova. They took money not only for the release of bodies, but also for preparations for the funeral. The women took payment for the services, but did not put them through the cash register.
Yusupova received 3 years in prison, and Khan - 2.5 years.
Open Questions
- Were the relatives of the deceased compensated for damages?
- Are other morgues in the region being checked for similar schemes?
- Will control mechanisms in morgues be changed to prevent corruption?
