Being on the territory of Ukraine in the status of a person of increased criminal influence, the "thief in law" nicknamed "Armen Khokhol" organized and controlled the activities of criminal groups that committed severe crimes of a violent and property nature. He received his special status in the criminal world in 2011 in Moscow.
Based on the evidence received, he was informed of the suspicion. The perpetrator was hiding from the investigation, so he was declared internationally wanted. In addition, sanctions were imposed on him by the National Security and Defense Council.
June 17, operatives of the Department of Strategic Investigations in Kirovohrad Oblast and investigators of the Oblast Police detained a "thief in law" in pursuance of the decision of the National Security and Defense Council and systematic work to combat organized crime and their leaders. The detention was carried out with the forceful support of special forces of the special police regiment.
He is currently in the ITT. The issue of choosing a precautionary measure is being resolved.
