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Rostov-on-Don Ex-City Manager Detained in Abuse-of-Power Case Over 47 Million-Ruble Budget Loss

Investigators seek his arrest over an allegedly unlawful 2020 commercial loan.

Overview

  • Alexei Logvinenko was detained on October 24 as a criminal case was opened under point "v" part 3 of Article 286 of the Russian Criminal Code.
  • Investigators allege that as city administrator in 2020 he improperly secured a commercial bank loan that cost the municipal budget more than 47 million rubles.
  • The Leninsky District Court is considering a request to place him in custody, and the judge rejected a defense motion to postpone the hearing.
  • Logvinenko did not admit guilt during the court questioning, maintaining he was not involved in any offense.
  • The investigation is examining possible additional episodes and cited tickets for an October 29 flight from Krasnodar to Dubai as a flight-risk indicator.