Andrei Karpov, a former police officer, has been sentenced to prison with suspended terms for leaking confidential police files to his journalist nephew. The case highlights issues of ethical misconduct and abuse of power within law enforcement. Karpov was arrested in June on charges of bribery and abuse of power after he was accused of providing sensitive documents to his nephew. The incident has sparked a broader debate on the boundaries of journalistic freedom versus institutional confidentiality. Law enforcement agencies are now facing increased scrutiny over their handling of sensitive information and the measures in place to prevent such leaks.