The state, structure and dynamics of corruption crime in EMERCOM of Russia

This article explores the modern status, structure, and dynamics of corruption crime within the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM). According to the results of the study for 2021-2023, there is a decrease in the number of corruption crimes detected by law enforcement agencies in the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. Corruption crimes within the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia do not exhibit the sophistication typically associated with organized criminal activities. Rather, they often involve opportunistic behavior by officials entrusted with control and supervisory functions within the EMERCOM. One of the primary challenges in addressing corruption within EMERCOM is the high latency of such offenses. The study concludes that corruption-related offenses within the Ministry exhibit high latency, rendering them challenging to detect and prosecute due to a dearth of explicit evidence or corroborating testimony. Statistical analysis and research results reveal bribery as the most prevalent crime perpetrated by EMERCOM personnel in this domain.