According to the Miami Herald, he was detained by US immigration officials.

It is noted that in Russia an investigation is underway against Bilalov, but it is not known whether this detention is related to this.

According to the publication, the representative of Interpol in Washington did not comment on whether the organization sent a notice to the US Department of Justice that Bilalov is a fugitive.

“Unfortunately, the Interpol office in Washington does not have any information to share regarding Bilalov,” said Interpol spokeswoman Vanessa Allen.

In April 2013, the Prosecutor General’s Office of Russia opened a criminal case under the article on abuse of power against Bilalov.