Moscow. June 18. INTERFAX.RU — Applying for the post of the President of Belarus former head of Belgazprombank Victor Babariko detained, his lawyer still has not informed, what status is his client and why it made his detention.
this was reported “Interfax” the lawyer Dmitry Laevsky.
Later, the state control Committee (SCC) of Belarus has confirmed the arrest of Victor Babariko. They announced that former head of BGB was arrested in connection with the fact that “was the direct organizer, head of the illegal activities, attempted to influence witnesses, to hide the traces of earlier committed crimes and just recently to remove a large sum of money from accounts controlled by him”.
As reported, a week ago, the state control Committee conducted a search in the BGB, initiated criminal proceedings against several Bank employees, including Board members.
in the morning on June 18 in the Department of financial investigations SCC conducted the interrogation of Victor Babariko and his son Edward. According to headquarters of presidential contender, to Babariko and his son were not allowed lawyers of their homes being searched.
Babariko earlier suggested that the situation around the Bank is of a political nature. He was the head of Belgazprombank, from mid-2000 to may 2020 when he announced his intention to run for President of the Republic.
Elections of the President of Belarus should pass on August 9.
