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In 2006, Surkova was investigated by the Ozyoretsk Ministry of Justice's Inspector General after she was accused of abusing her authority and wasting public funds. Surkova denied committing any kind of misconduct. After a nine-month long investigation the Inspector General found no wrongdoing had taken place and recommended Surkova remain in her position.
In 2007 Surkova's office began investigating [[Volkia Union Bank]], accusing the company of increasing interest rates on troubled borrowers in Ozyoretsk Oblast. The
Surkova announced she would run for one of Ozyoretsk Oblast's [[Federal Council]] seats in early 2008, winning the election and becoming the first female Federal Councilor from Ozyoretsk Oblast. Surkova resigned from minister of justice the day before she was sworn in as Federal Councilor.
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