It became known about the detention of the head of the DIA Melnikov

Law enforcement officers detained the head of the Deposit Insurance Agency, Andrei Melnikov, a source familiar with the situation told Izvestia on October 23.

According to him, the detention concerns the case of corruption crimes. Another source also clarified that two more people were involved in the case.

The details are being clarified.

On October 10, 2024, the Lefortovo Court in Moscow arrested Alexander Popelyukh, the former deputy head of the DIA. He is suspected of fraud and abuse of office.

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