Shamarin was accused of receiving procurement kickbacks from manufacturer Perm Telephone Plant Telta.
He split the bribe with Ogloblin, which he disclosed as part of a plea deal with investigators, according to Kommersant.
In reporting the story, the outlet New Voice of Ukraine said Shamarin may have sought revenge against his former subordinate.
Vladimir Putin with former defense minister Sergei Shoigu during a military parade in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on July 25, 2021.
Several Russian generals have been arrested on corruption charges. »