Russian citizen detained in crystal-decorated Mercedes car in Minsk promises to return money

The citizen of Russia who was detained in Minsk on suspicion of embezzlement during the construction of Vostochny cosmodrome in Russia promises to return the money within a week.

He said it during an interrogation at the Belarusian Interior Ministry, Telegraf reports.

The 45-year-old native of Georgia how now has Russian citizenship was detained yesterday in Minsk. He has been on the international wanted list for committing a serious economic crime. His extradition is being discussed.

The detained man is the director of a company involved in the construction of Vostochny cosmodrome in the Amur Region (Russia). He is suspected of embezzling about 4 million rubles.