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Investigative Committee did not take over Rodchenkov’s case of illegal dealing in strong or poisonous substances

The head Office of the Investigative Committee continues an investigation against former acting director of the Antidoping Center Grigory Rodchenkov charged in absentia with abuse of power under Article 201 of the RF Criminal Code.

Rodchenkov is on an international wanted list and a court has ruled in absentia to place him in custody pending trial.

Case opened against Rodchenkov in 2011 into illegal dealing in strong or poisonous substances under Article 234 of the RF Criminal Code has never been investigated by the Investigative Committee.

 

Spokesperson for the Investigative Committee                                                                                         Svetlana Petrenko