"Everyone knew he was a key corrupt figure within the Russian Defense Ministry structure, and journalistic investigations, particularly regarding Russia's crimes in Mariupol, had made this information public knowledge. However, 'sanctions' against Ivanov were only taken after this massive leak of sensitive data occurred," the source said.On 23 April, Ivanov was arrested on suspicion of receiving a bribe, with the investigation alleging that he entered into a criminal conspiracy with third parties to receive kickbacks from contractors and subcontractors working for the Russian Defense Ministry. The amount of the alleged bribe remains undisclosed. The Russian publication Vazhnye Istorii reported that the actual reason for Ivanov's arrest was high treason against the state.
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