The security forces detained the ex-governor of the Kursk region in the fraud case
Previously, he resigned "of his own free will." Putin said that in the region "crisis management" is necessary The former head of the Kursk region, Alexei Smirnov, was detained, TASS and Interfax report. According to TASS, Smirnov is suspected of fraud. He was also detained with his former first deputy Alexei Dedov. The security forces will demand their arrest.