The National Police have arrested in Altea (Alicante) a 58-year-old man who was subject to an International Arrest Warrant (OID) issued by Russia to be extradited since he could have diverted public funds worth 3,482,179,080 rubles (about 35 million euros).
The facts for which he is being sued by the Russian justice system, and for which he could receive a maximum sentence of ten years in prison, consist of the theft of budget funds while he was head of the oil products supply department of an important company. company.
The National Police learned through international communication channels of the interest, on the part of the Russian claiming authority, regarding a fugitive from justice, who it was concluded could be found in the Alicante municipality of Altea.
The investigations determined the address of said individual and, therefore, a police device was established in said town that led to the location, interception and arrest of the man, according to police sources.
The function of the now detained man, of Russian nationality, was to provide the participation of a company in the auction under conditions that ensured profit, determine the conclusion of the state contract and the initial price.
The detainee, along with others, presented and accepted certificates that contained false information about the provision of services, according to sources, which indicate that the fraud would amount to a value of approximately 35 million euros but, in Russian currency. The detainee was placed at the disposal of the Central Investigative Courts of the National Court.
