A scientist with stage four cancer was sent to a pre-trial detention center on suspicion of treason
Security forces took a laser scientist directly from a hospital in Novosibirsk In Novosibirsk, Dmitry Kolker, head of the laboratory of quantum optical technologies at Novosibirsk State University, was arrested on suspicion of treason, Interfax writes. The court sent him to a pre-trial detention center for the duration of the investigation, until August 29. Kolker has terminal cancer, his daughter said he was literally dying.