No. 9,201 in Russian
следком
"Следком" is the Investigative Committee of Russia, a federal agency responsible for criminal investigations.
In a sentence
Следком расследует дело о крупной мошеннической схеме.
The Investigative Committee is investigating the case of a large fraudulent scheme.
In this sentence, 'следком' is used as a colloquial abbreviation for 'Следственный комитет', the Investigative Committee of Russia, highlighting its official role.
В новостях сообщили, что Следком начал доследственную проверку.
The news reported that the Investigative Committee began a preliminary investigation.
Here, 'следком' again refers to the Investigative Committee, emphasizing its authority in legal investigations.
Местный следком помогает раскрыть преступления в регионе.
The local Investigative Committee helps to solve crimes in the region.
In this usage, 'следком' denotes the regional branch of the Investigative Committee, showcasing its operational scope at the local level.
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