“We were officially notified of the completion of the investigation. Whelan has already familiarized himself with the case, ”quotes a TASS lawyer.

According to her, it was transferred to the Prosecutor General and after approval will go to court.

The defense expects the preliminary hearing will be held March 25-26.

Earlier, the Moscow City Court left Whelan in custody until March 29, 2020.

In December 2018, the FSB reported that Whelan was detained during an espionage campaign in Moscow. He has citizenship of the USA, Great Britain, Ireland and Canada.