State Duma Deputy Irina Rodnina weighed in on the allegations surrounding Spartak Moscow striker Quincy Promes, who faces accusations of drug trafficking. The deputy emphasized that the court must decide first, after which the appropriate steps will follow. If Promes were to acquire Russian citizenship, Spartak would bear responsibility, but such speculation remains unconfirmed. Rodnina noted that citizenship is not granted to individuals with criminal records, but she refrained from drawing conclusions before due process is complete.
Promes has contributed 25 goals and 10 assists in all competitions for Spartak this season, underscoring his impact on the team’s attack. On May 30, the Dutch public prosecutor’s office charged Promes with involvement in drug trafficking. The case reportedly concerns two cocaine shipments seized in Antwerp in 2020, with one shipment totaling 720 kilograms and the other 650 kilograms.
Separately, Promes is implicated in a 2020 incident in which he is accused of stabbing his cousin. Media reports indicate that hearings for both cases are scheduled to begin in Amsterdam on June 5.
Former Spartak Moscow player Valery Shmarov praised Promes, describing him as the best forward of the Russian Premier League season for his team’s lineup and performance.
prosecutor’s office and related reporting from 2020; ongoing legal proceedings are subject to court outcomes and official statements from the parties involved.