Former Deputy Minister testified in the case of Lilia Fedotova in Rostov

In Rostov in the case of former Finance Minister Lilia Fedotova heard the testimony of her former Deputy Ivan Selyutin. The hearing took place on November 11 in the Kirov district court, reports Donday.

Selyutin said that in 2020 he served as deputy minister, but the conclusion of commercial loan agreements was not among his duties.

The lawyer also questioned the witness about the document mentioned in the correspondence with Fedotova. It was about amendments to the Budget Code related to budget loans for the regions. Details of the correspondence the former official could not remember.

At the same time, Selyutin spoke positively about Fedotova, calling her professional, responsible and hardworking.

In total, the defense intends to invite about 40 witnesses and specialists. At the meeting on November 11, only one of the four summoned was present. The lawyer asked to re-invite the others.

The court also considered a measure of restraint. The defense insisted on house arrest, pointing to Fedotova's health problems and the lack of risk of pressure on witnesses. However, the former minister was left in jail until February 23, 2027.

Fedotova is accused of unjustified attraction of commercial loans, because of which, according to investigators, the regional budget lost 1.6 billion rubles.