“After hearing the views of the parties, the court decided to satisfy the petition of the IC of Russia and to send Antonov into custody for a period until December 28,” TASS quoted the judge as saying.

Earlier, the Investigative Committee opened a criminal case against four police officers from Stupin, including the deputy head of the city police department, on suspicion of receiving a large bribe.

SK asked the court to arrest the deputy head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on Stupin.