Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Umierov questioned by NABU: what the official testified.

According to ТСН: Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umierov has been questioned by detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau as a witness in the case of businessman Timur Mindich, which concerns possible interference in the activities of state institutions.

The agency confirmed that Umierov arrived at NABU on November 25 and provided the necessary explanations to the investigation.

"Rustem Umierov was summoned to NABU in the status of a witness to give testimony in a criminal proceeding opened due to interference in the activities of a public official. The conversation was constructive. Rustem Umierov answered all the questions of the investigation within the framework of procedural legislation"

Details of the testimony and further procedural actions are not disclosed by the agency.

It was previously reported that in the so-called 'back office' of businessman Timur Mindich, 527 documents with closed personal data of NABU detectives, journalists, politicians, officials, and law enforcement officers. were found.

This case has caused a wide resonance as it concerns possible interference in the work of state institutions. It is important to monitor the further development of the case as it may influence the political situation in the country and trust in anti-corruption bodies.