The charges brought against Mindich ( https://t.me/proof24_ua/31377) describe an episode in which he persuaded the then Minister of Defense Rustem #Umerov to approve the purchase of substandard bulletproof vests.The text of the document suggests that Mindich had direct access to the head of the Ministry of Defense and pressured him during telephone conversations regarding the terms of the purchase. In the published transcript, the businessman effectively instructs the minister, insisting on the necessary actions.The suspicion cites his words: “Please don't leave, bulletproof vests are big money,” "Just let them sign the acceptance. That's all. Well, it's just one phone call for you... just say it, I don't want to hear any more from Timur about bulletproof vests,“ ”well, it's your team and that's all,“ ”please resolve this issue or it will be a disaster,“ ”there's 7 or 6-300 million invested there, half of my money."According to the transcript, Umerov assured him that he would look into it: “I heard you, I'll call you back and tell you what you need to do.”The contract for the supply of bulletproof vests was eventually signed.