A man in his late thirties was taken into custody in Biysk, located in the Altai region, following a confession that linked him to arson at an SUV owned by a local member of parliament. The information emerged through the Telegram channel run by the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which has been providing updates on the case as it develops.
Authorities describe a rapid and thorough response. During a coordinated phase of field investigations and intelligence gathering, police and investigators tracked down the suspect, placed him under immediate arrest, and subsequently confirmed that he is a 37-year-old resident of the Smolensk region. The arrest appears to be part of an ongoing inquiry into the incident, and prosecutors say the suspect admitted his involvement during questioning. This admission is being treated as a crucial development in the investigation, with officials noting that the confession provided a direct link to the fire that caused significant damage.
On January 14, a Toyota Fortuner was destroyed by fire in the courtyard of a multi-story residential building on Kutuzov Street. The incident resulted in property damage estimated at 3.6 million rubles. The vehicle was registered to Anatoly Chuy, a deputy in the Biysk City Duma who also serves as chairman of the local Vodokanal utility. Local authorities and residents have been following the case closely, given the vehicle owner’s public role and the potential implications for regional governance and safety policies. The report from Biysk workers underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating any threats or criminal actions affecting public figures and municipal assets.
In a broader regional context, another notable fire event has been reported in the neighboring Kemerovo region, where a city bus was severely damaged by fire in what authorities describe as a total loss for the vehicle. The development has further intensified discussions about public safety, transit infrastructure, and municipal preparedness across nearby communities that share similar demographic and logistical profiles. Officials are urging residents to cooperate with investigators and to report any information that could help elucidate motives or connections between disparate incidents. The ongoing investigation continues to be guided by standard procedures for handling arson cases, including forensic analysis of the scene, examination of surveillance footage, and cross-checks with regional crime databases. Attribution for the information is provided by the regional police department’s official communications channel and corroborated by subsequent statements from the investigation team.
At this stage, investigators emphasize the importance of a transparent and methodical approach to ensure all aspects of the incident are reviewed. They note that while a suspect has been detained and has offered a confession, authorities will pursue all relevant leads to determine whether the arson was isolated or part of a broader pattern affecting public property or political figures. Updates are expected as the case progresses, with officials cautioning against premature conclusions before the completion of forensic examinations and official filings. The public is advised to rely on official reports for accurate details and to avoid spreading unverified information that could interfere with the investigation.