Moscow Court Detains Suspect in Car Bomb Case Involving Restaurateur Viktor Mikhachev

According to the Telegram channel run by Moscow courts of general jurisdiction, a Moscow court has detained Vitaly Slobodyanik on suspicion of placing an explosive device on the hood of a car owned by Viktor Mikhachev, a restaurateur. The posting confirms that law enforcement detained Slobodyanik as part of the investigation and that the court ordered a preventive measure designed to keep the suspect in custody during pretrial proceedings. The case has drawn attention in the city’s business and hospitality sectors because Mikhachev is a notable figure in the local dining and nightlife scene. Police and investigators are continuing to gather facts about what happened, and the public record released on the court channel provides only a procedural update at this stage. The Telegram channel is a standard conduit for official statements on major steps in criminal cases, including detentions, charges, and court decisions, without revealing every detail. As the investigation moves forward, investigators are expected to interview witnesses, secure physical evidence from the scene, and review security camera footage to reconstruct the timeline of events. The public remains informed through official channels as prosecutors and investigators build the case.