The investigating authorities opened a criminal case against former Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Khakassia - Minister of agriculture and food of the region Ivan Wagner. On Wednesday, reported the press service of the Republican SU RF IC.

According to authorities, a criminal investigation is conducted in two articles - "Abuse of power" and "Illegal participation in entrepreneurial activity."

The press service noted that conducted initial investigations aimed at establishing all the circumstances of the crime and securing evidence base.

Official resigned as Minister.