Russian human rights ombudswoman asks French justice minister to intervene in Vinnik case

The Russian human rights ombudswoman Tatiana Moskalkova has appealed to French Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti to change the precautionary measure against Alexander Vinnik, who is accused in France of money laundering and extortion, according to RIA Novosti.

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Guided by the principles of humanity and mercy, I ask you, esteemed Dupond-Moretti, to arrange possible assistance in changing the precautionary measure against Vinnik to one not involving deprivation of liberty, — the publication quotes Moskalkova’s statement.

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The Russian embassy in France is prepared to provide Vinnik with a flat open to monitoring by French authorities if necessary.

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Moskalkova stressed that during detention in Greece and France Vinnik lost more than 30% of his weight, as he repeatedly went on hunger strikes.

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The ombudswoman also asked that consideration be given to extraditing the suspect to Russia.

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Before the main hearings began in October, the French court left Vinnik in custody.

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