"In connection with the publications in the media concerning the former deputy director of the National Guard Mileiko, we declare that since the summer of 2019 S. I. Mileiko no longer holds a leading position in the federal service," Gribakin quotes TASS.

He said that "at one time" in relation to Mileiko "an inspection was carried out by the main department of the department's own security, in connection with which it was decided to release Mileiko from his post and to dismiss him."

Gribakin added that in the summer of 2019, Mileiko was fired.

A law enforcement source told the agency about the detention of Mileiko, and the investigation opened a criminal case under the article “Fraud”. According to the source, the investigation intends to apply for a preventive measure in the form of detention.