8 Jul 2011 11:43

Investigators request arrest in absentia of former first deputy prosecutor of Moscow region

MOSCOW. July 8 (Interfax) - The Investigations Committee has asked the court to arrest in absentia Alexander Ignatenko, first deputy prosecutor of the Moscow region, Vladimir Markin from the Investigations Committee told Interfax on Friday.

Ignatenko is involved in a high-profile case involving illegal gambling businesses in the Moscow region. He is currently hiding from the investigators.