“The court received petitions for the arrest of L.Ya. Gozman in absentia. and Sonina K.I,” RIA Novosti quotes a statement.

It is noted that the issue will be considered on February 20.

Earlier, RT sources reported that Gozman received a residence permit in Italy

The politician confirmed his passive income by providing the Italian authorities with evidence of a stable flow of funds into his accounts from owning assets outside the country. Rome defines the status of such foreigners as financially independent persons.

* Recognized as foreign agents by decision of the Russian Ministry of Justice.