Nabiullina declined to comment on the detention of the head of the DIA Melnikov.

On October 24, Chairman of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina refused to comment on the detention of Andrey Melnikov, CEO of the Deposit Insurance Agency (DIA), at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia on the key interest rate.

A day earlier, it became known about the detention of the head of the DIA Melnikov. The detention concerns a corruption case.

"No, I don't think I'm ready to comment on this topic right now," Nabiullina replied to a question from reporters.

When asked about Melnikov's possible resignation and the consideration of candidates to replace him, the head of the Central Bank also did not comment.

Aquascandal: head of Deposit Insurance Agency detained in Moscow

The investigation suspects Andrei Melnikov of involvement in corruption schemes.

Earlier, on October 23, the head of the DIA, Andrei Melnikov, pleaded not guilty to fraud after being detained. The lawyer of the former head of the DIA said that Melnikov had been given a preventive measure in the form of detention for two months. In addition, the defense intends to appeal against this court ruling.

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