Witnesses in the case of ex-governor Furgal reported threats

Two criminal proceedings against the former Governor of the Khabarovsk Territory Sergei Furgal, accused of organizing murders of entrepreneurs, complained of threats and asked to provide them with state protection. This was stated by a representative of the General Prosecutor's Office in the first appeal court of general jurisdiction, which considers on Thursday a complaint about extension of the arrest to the ex-governor, TASS reports .

“In the court of first instance, during the meeting, the statements of two witnesses were attached and investigated that they received threats and that they need to provide state protection. Please hold a closed trial, ”the prosecutor said.

Sergey Furgal was detained and arrested on July 9, a few days later President Vladimir Putin dismissed him in connection with the loss of confidence. The head of the Khabarovsk Territory was temporarily appointed ex-deputy of the State Duma from the LDPR Mikhail Degtyarev.

Furgal was charged with organizing murders of entrepreneurs in the Far East in 2004-2005. The former head of the region himself denies his guilt and considers the criminal case politically motivated.