Vsevolod Knyazev was released at the Transcarpathian border after checking his documents. This was reported by journalist Vitaliy Glagola, according to UNN.
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According to reports, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Vsevolod Knyazev, who was caught by border guards in the village of Solotvyno in Zakarpattia, 1 km from the Romanian border, was released after a thorough check of his documents.
It is noted that the state border services did not find any grounds for Knyazev's detention during the inspection.
Vsevolod Knyazev himself confirmed this information in a commentary to the media, emphasizing that he was on leave in accordance with the decision of the Supreme Court.
I am currently in Zakarpattia and plan to continue my vacation. I am on vacation by order of the Supreme Court
Recall
In May 2023, Knyazev was caught taking a $2.7 million bribe.