Roman Starovoit, the former transport minister in Russia, was found dead with a gunshot wound near his car in the Moscow region shortly after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin. His body was located beside an abandoned Tesla with a firearm registered in his name nearby. The Investigative Committee has initiated a case to probe the circumstances surrounding his death, which may be suicide. Speculation arises from the timing of the dismissal and an ongoing corruption investigation linked to embezzled defense funds in the Kursk region.
Roman Starovoit, a former transport minister in Russia, was found dead with a gunshot wound near his car hours after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin.
Authorities are investigating Starovoit's death, and initial reports suggest the gunshot was self-inflicted, but the timing raises questions about potential foul play.
This incident is linked to a corruption investigation regarding substantial funds allocated for border defense in Kursk, which Starovoit oversaw while governor.
The political fallout from Starovoit's death may impact Russia's transport sector, which is already facing significant challenges due to war and sanctions.
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