Searches took place at the Novokuznetsk City Hall

The mayor's office of Novokuznetsk was searched. Operational activities may be associated with the deputy head of the city Grigory Verzhitsky.

“Searchs are being carried out in the office of the deputy head of the city for social issues, the administration is providing comprehensive assistance,” was told at the mayor’s office on March 26. Interfax

Operational activities are carried out by FSB officers. Vice Mayor for Social Affairs - Grigory Verzhitsky.

“The actions of the security forces are related to the issue of cleaning the premises of schools by a contractor who was selected through competitions,” quoted Kuzpress Mayor Sergei Kuznetsov as saying. — Schools played contests. This is budget money. It is in the competence of law enforcement agencies to understand this matter, which is why they got involved. We are conducting our own investigation."

According to the publication, Verzhitsky was not at the workplace. He has been on sick leave since March 25.