The Second Western District Military Court has scheduled a hearing for August 7 to consider a complaint by Russian Army Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov regarding the lower court’s decision to place him under house arrest.
This was reported by DEA News with reference to the court’s press service.
“The consideration of Popov’s appeal is scheduled for August 7,” the press service said.
Popov, former commander of the 58th Army of the Russian Armed Forces arrested At the end of May, on suspicion of fraud on a particularly large scale. According to the investigation, he sold 2 thousand tons of metal necessary for the construction of defense lines in the Zaporozhye direction. The damage could reach 100 million rubles.
15 July 235th Garrison Military Court translated Ivan Popov is under house arrest. Popov was taken out of the “aquarium” and handcuffs were removed. Two months ago, the same court refused to grant a similar request from the investigation.
Popov’s defense stated: To accept He finds it unfair to extend house arrest by amending the preventive measure.
Popov before asked The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation will initiate proceedings against the lawyer.
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Source: Gazeta
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