Foreign suspect detained in Novosibirsk after garage fire destroys luxury car collection
A foreign national has been detained in Novosibirsk following an arson attack that destroyed a garage containing a valuable collection of cars valued at about 200 million rubles. The incident prompted a formal court response, with the Zaeltsovsky district court announcing the decision to keep the suspect in custody as a preventive measure during the pre trial investigation. The detention period is set for one month and twenty nine days, lasting until a specified date in early April 2023.
The reporting notes that the individual involved is classified as a foreign agent under Russian law. The arson event occurred at a property that houses a garage and a country house on Dachnoye Highway. The assets belong to the relatives of an entrepreneur who is also a racing driver, Dmitry Matveev. The blaze consumed ten vehicles, among them high end models such as a Mercedes Benz G Class, a Bentley Bentayga, a Lexus RX 450, a BMW X5, a Toyota Land Cruiser 300, a Porsche 911 GT, a Dodge Ram, a Bentley Continental, and a Mercedes Benz AMG GT Roadster.
In the wake of the incident, insights regarding the case and updates have circulated through various media outlets. The information has been carried by multiple outlets and discussed in social media forums as part of ongoing public interest in the event. The broader context includes questions about security for private properties and the risks faced by notable business figures connected to motorsports. Experts and observers note that confirmations from the court establish the legal process underway and the bounds of temporary detention during the investigation phase. The story continues to develop as investigators collect evidence, interview witnesses, and assess potential motives. The public is advised to await official statements from the court and law enforcement agencies as the case proceeds. [Citation: AIF]