Russia detains minister over alleged oil deal bribe

Alexey Ulyukayev is accused of taking money in return for his ministry giving a "positive assessment" of a $5 billion oil deal.

A bribery investigation has reached into the upper echelons of Russian President Vladimir Putin"s government.

Economic Development Minister Alexey Ulyukayev has been detained on allegations he took a $2 million bribe to help push through a major oil deal.

Russia detains minister over alleged oil deal bribe
Russia detains minister over alleged oil deal bribe
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