Two Senior Belaruskali Executives Arrested

Two senior executives of Belarus potash producer Belaruskali, Soligorsk, were arrested on Dec. 27 on allegations of suspected bribery, Interfax and other new outlets have reported, citing the press office of Belarus’ interior ministry.

According to the report, citing the press office statement, the head of the department of investment management and construction support, as well as the Belaruskali deputy general director for construction, are suspected of taking bribes.

The Main Investigation Department of the Investigative Committee of Belarus has opened a criminal case against the Belaruskali officials.

Belaruskali could not be reached for comment by press time.