On May 18, the High Council of Justice (VRP) agreed to the detention of the ex-president of the Supreme Court, Vsevolod Knyazev, who is suspected of receiving 2.7 million dollars. bribes.
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14 members of the council voted for the corresponding decision, “Public” reports.
The day before, the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office applied to the VRP with a corresponding petition. Now Knyazev is waiting for the trial, where he will choose a measure of restraint.
Recall that the former chairman of the Supreme Court will remain in custody. On May 17, the Supreme Anti-Corruption Court did not satisfy his complaint about the detention, which he considers illegal. Knyazev stated in court that he contributed to the investigation, helped the law enforcement officers during the search, and told them himself where the money was.
Source: Racurs
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