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Report: Polish Court Orders 40 Days’ Detention for Russian Hermitage Scientist

A radio report relayed by RIA Novosti says Ukraine plans to seek his extradition over alleged illegal digs in Crimea.

Overview

  • Poland’s internal security agency detained a Russian scientist identified as Alexander B., according to RMF FM.
  • He was questioned at the Warsaw District Prosecutor's Office and refused to provide explanations, the report says.
  • A court ordered him held for 40 days at the prosecutor’s request, pending further legal steps.
  • RMF FM reports that Ukrainian authorities accuse him of illegal archaeological searches in Crimea and cultural‑heritage damage estimated at 200 million hryvnias, about $4.7 million.
  • The reported detention, accusations, and potential extradition request have not been independently confirmed by Polish or Ukrainian officials in the cited coverage.