
A former Russian defense official, Pavel Popov, has been ordered detained on fraud charges in the latest development of a sweeping investigation into abuse of office within the military leadership. Popov, a former Deputy Defense Minister, faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted on suspicion of committing fraud.
The case against Popov is linked to business activities at Patriot Park in Moscow, known as Russia's 'military Disneyland.' The park, a project of former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, aims to promote patriotism and showcases Soviet and Russian weaponry.