Actor Yuri Yakovlev, known for starring in the TV series “Daddy’s Daughters” and “Ranetki”, was released from police custody under an obligation to appear in court, according to Life. The outlet reported on the developments surrounding the case and the actor’s role in the unfolding events.
In a recent interview, Yakovlev explained that he did not know how a package containing mephedrone ended up near him. He stressed that he did not personally see any drugs, but pointed out that the substances were discovered beside the snowbank where a hidden bookmark had been placed previously.
He added that there is a criminal investigation underway, though he admitted he did not fully grasp the details and did not claim any knowledge about the case. The actor emphasized that much remained unclear to him and that he was trying to understand the situation as it developed.
According to his account, police also confiscated his mobile phone during the inquiry. Yakovlev asserted that the drugs were not his and that he had learned about the incident only through media reports, not from direct contact with law enforcement or the investigation team.
On March 1, reports circulated that the 31-year-old actor had been detained while carrying out an activity near a snowdrift. A packet identified as mephedrone was later found in the vicinity. The reports suggested that a criminal case had been opened against Yakovlev and that he faced potential imprisonment for up to three years, depending on the outcome of the investigation and any resulting court decisions.
Subsequently, Yakovlev dismissed the claims of arrest, stating that no one had contacted him about detention. He reiterated that there was no evidence tying him to drug possession or distribution, and he urged observers to await official statements from the authorities for clarity on the matter.
In related news, public records indicated that a separate matter involved allegations that fraudsters deceived a close friend of Yakovlev, resulting in a loss of about four hundred thousand rubles. The situation underscored the broader challenges confronting the actor during this period, including the scrutiny that accompanies public life and media coverage of legal proceedings.