Overview
- Regional investigators reported the suspect was located in Kyzyl and delivered to a Investigative Committee officer by criminal investigation operatives.
- The case is proceeding under point "b" of part 4 of Article 132 of Russia's Criminal Code, which covers aggravated sexual acts against a minor.
- Officials previously said street CCTV captured the encounter and images circulated on social networks as investigators gathered evidence.
- RIA Novosti reported that the video shows the man approaching the girl, attempting to kiss her, and fleeing after she resisted.
- An Interior Ministry spokeswoman said the detainee claimed he acted while heavily intoxicated, and investigators are continuing to establish all circumstances.