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Moscow - Transparency International's Moscow office has reported that it has received the Justice Ministry's letter saying that the organization is engaged in political activities.

“The organization’s charter and activities suggest that the organization is involved in shaping public opinion on the state law-enforcement and other policies, and in influencing the government’s decision-making procedures, including the adoption of regulatory acts,” Transparency International Russia head Yelena Panfilova said on Facebook, citing the Justice Ministry’s statement.