Russia’s ex-minister discovered useless hours after being fired, officers declare ‘suicide’

Russian information retailers report that Starovoyt, who had beforehand ruled Kursk Oblast and was below sanctions from each Ukraine and Western nations owing to his involvement within the ongoing conflict, was discovered useless close to Moscow. Early investigations point out that the reason for dying was suicide, doubtlessly related to an rising legal probe.

Media sources declare the previous minister used a ceremonial firearm — gifted by the Russian inside ministry in 2023 — to take his personal life.

Allegations have surfaced tying Starovoyt to a serious corruption scandal, in keeping with studies in worldwide media. Former Kursk official Aleksei Smirnov, who as soon as served as Starovoyt’s deputy, is claimed to have testified towards him. Smirnov is presently in custody, accused of embezzling over 1 billion rubles (roughly $12 million) through the development of defence installations within the border area.

Authorities are persevering with a broader investigation into the misappropriation of public funds in Kursk Oblast. A number of members of Starovoyt’s former group, together with Smirnov — who had briefly acted as governor — stay below scrutiny.

In accordance with the state-run RIA Novosti, Russia’s investigative committee confirmed that Starovoyt’s physique was discovered inside his private car, bearing a gunshot wound. Investigators from the primary investigative directorate are presently inspecting the positioning, with suicide thought of the main speculation.

The precise time of dying has but to be decided. Andrei Kartapolov, who chairs the state Duma’s defence committee, acknowledged the dying to RTVI, stating solely that it had occurred “fairly a while in the past” with out offering extra particulars.

With company inputs