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Court Orders Two-Month Detention of Ivanovo Health Chief on Abuse-of-Power Charge

The custody ruling has not yet taken legal effect.

Overview

  • Anton Arsenyev, director of the Ivanovo Oblast Health Department and deputy chair of the regional government, was remanded in custody.
  • The Oktjabrsky District Court of Ivanovo set pre-trial detention through December 16, 2025.
  • He is accused of exceeding official powers with grave consequences for personal gain under Article 286, Part 3 (“v”, “e”) of Russia’s Criminal Code.
  • The announcement was issued by the regional court’s press service on its VKontakte page and relayed by RIA Novosti.
  • Officials did not disclose the specific actions underlying the charge.