MP Kniazhytskyi leaves Ukraine amid investigation

MP Mykola Kniazhytskyi leaves Ukraine amid renewed investigation

MP from the party «European Solidarity Mykola Kniazhytskyi left the territory of Ukraine against the backdrop of resumption of investigation in a criminal case for violent acts with a minor.

According to sources in law enforcement agencies, Knyazhytsky took advantage of the media hype і crossed the border with Poland a few days ago.

“He left the country under the guise of a short-term trip, but did not return,” the source said.

Context.

The case on the alleged violent actions of the deputy was renewed after additional examination of materials, previously closed due to “insufficient evidence”.

Knyazhitsky is officially did not comment publicly his departure and applications for reopening the proceedings.

On the day of his departure, near the MP's house in Kyiv, a rally of public activists was held demanding to bring to justice Knyazhytskyi and former Interior Minister Arsen Avakov.

Reaction.

Political observers note that the incident could become a new challenge for the European Solidarity party“, The Verkhovna Rada has been working on the issue of reputation, especially against the backdrop of increased attention to the reputation of its MPs.
Currently, according to media reports, law enforcement officers, consider putting Kniazhytskyi on the wanted list.