The Ministry of internal Affairs of Ukraine confirms the fact of detention of former Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Shepelev within the Russian Federation, prepare documents for his extradition.

Former people's Deputy is wanted on suspicion of committing iniquity under article 115 (premeditated murder for selfish motives) of the Criminal code of Ukraine.

"Ukrainian Bureau of Interpol received official confirmation from the Russian law enforcement authorities about the detention of former Deputy of Ukraine convocations Oleksandr Shepelev within the Russian Federation. Materials submitted to the General Prosecutor of Ukraine for the preparation of the necessary documents for the extradition Shepeleva ", - informs the press service of the MIA of Ukraine on the last working day of the week.

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