The Ministry of Internal Affairs handed over to the Investigative Committee the materials of the check carried out against the former head of the Russian Railways, Vladimir Yakunin, following a complaint from the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK). This was reported by the RNS agency, which received the response of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to the request of FBK director Roman Rubanov. The materials were sent to the Investigative Committee "to conduct an audit and make a procedural decision."

In a commentary to RBC, Rubanov said that he received a response from the Ministry of Internal Affairs back in May. According to him, there was no reaction from the Investigative Committee, although the deadlines for verification have already passed.

the start of a police check against Vladimir Yakunin FBK founder Alexei Navalny announced in February 2016. The subject of the audit, according to Navalny, was the sale of electronic railway tickets and the purchase of a geogrid, which is used to strengthen the soil during the construction of railways. According to FBK, these transactions were carried out through companies associated with Yakunin.
Navalny said that in total, FBK sent more than 80 applications to law enforcement agencies, the board of directors of Russian Railways, members of the company's board and deputies of the State Duma in connection with Yakunin's activities.
Vladimir Yakunin headed Russian Railways from 2005 to 2015.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs transferred the materials of Yakunin’s inspection to the Investigative Committee