Roman Starovoit, recently removed from his position as Russia's transportation minister, was discovered deceased in his car with a gunshot wound. The State Investigative Committee is investigating, though the preliminary cause of death appears to be suicide. His death coincides with President Putin's decree announcing Starovoit’s dismissal, with no official explanation given. Andrei Nikitin has been appointed to replace him. Reports indicate that Starovoit was a suspect in a significant fraud case related to development contracts from his previous tenure as governor.
Roman Starovoit, the recently fired transportation minister of Russia, was found dead in his car with a gunshot wound, and officials believe it was a suicide.
An investigation is currently ongoing to determine the exact cause of death, but the preliminary assessment points towards suicide.
Starovoit's death follows a sudden dismissal by President Putin, who appointed Andrei Nikitin as successor without stating a specific reason for the change.
Reports suggest Starovoit was under investigation for his involvement in a large-scale criminal fraud case related to contracts from his tenure as governor.
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