Murder Case Involving Kvant Ex-Player Melnikov

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A former Kvant player, Vitaly Melnikov, has been detained on suspicion of murder. Local outlets report the arrest, citing law enforcement sources. Investigators are reviewing evidence connected to the case, and Melnikov’s ties to the team are under scrutiny.

Melnikov and five others were detained in custody until January 18, 2025, according to authorities. The detention order reflects standard procedural steps while investigators assemble testimonies and corroborate details of the incident.

On October 31, 2024, a severe assault occurred in a forest area of the Chekhov urban district. A man was beaten until he lost consciousness, and the attackers fled the scene, leaving him behind in the woods. He subsequently died from his injuries, marking a fatal outcome of the attack.

Earlier in October 2024, Melnikov faced football discipline for betting on match outcomes. The penalty was three years, with 2.5 years suspended. If he admits guilt, the ban could be shortened and he may be allowed to return to play within about six months.

Kvant is a club based in Obninsk that competes in the Second League B. The team currently sits at the bottom of Group 3 with 19 points from 28 matches. Before this incident, two other players who placed bets with bookmakers were disqualified from the club.

Earlier reports touched on health concerns involving Andrey Arshavin, a name well known in Russian football, though the details were not linked to the current case. These notes appeared in various outlets as part of broader sports news coverage.

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