A Norwegian court ruled on Thursday not to prolong the arrest of Russian citizen Mikhail Bochkarev, who was detained on the suspicion of illegally gathering data, local media reported
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 18th October, 2018) A Norwegian court ruled on Thursday not to prolong the arrest of Russian citizen Mikhail Bochkarev, who was detained on the suspicion of illegally gathering data, local media reported.
If the Norwegian Police Security Service appeals the ruling, Bochkarev will remain in custody until an appeal court reaches a decision, the NRK broadcaster noted.
Bochkarev, a staff employee of the Russian parliament, was detained at the Gardermoen airport outside Oslo on September 21 following his participation in an IT conference in Norway's parliament, arranged by the European Center for Parliamentary Research and Documentation. The Norwegian security suspects Bochkarev of gathering data via wireless signals and networks in the parliament building. Bochkarev denies accusations.
