Russian citizen detained at Paraguay bank over suspected forged identity document
In short
Police in Paraguay detained Russian citizen Alexander Malinko (Александр Малинко), 54, at a BNF bank branch in Ita on October 13 over a suspected forged Paraguayan identity document. Russian outlets, citing local reporting, said officers used a biometric system to establish his identity.
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Police in Paraguay detained Alexander Malinko (Александр Малинко), a 54-year-old Russian citizen, at a National Development Bank (BNF) branch in central Ita on October 13, Kommersant reported. The report said he presented a forged Paraguayan identity document. A bank employee noticed signs of forgery and called police. RIA Novosti, citing La Nación, said officers used the CABIS biometric system to establish the detained man's real identity. [ 2 , 3 ]
The reports said a check with Interpol found that Malinko was not internationally wanted. RIA Novosti reported that he was being held at the National Police's identification department while the investigation continued. Kommersant said he would undergo a fingerprint examination to check possible involvement in other crimes. The Russian reports describe the bank intervention and identity checks; they do not give a final outcome for the case. [ 2 , 3 ]
Why it matters
A bank employee's concerns about the document prompted police intervention. The reports say Malinko is in custody while the investigation continues and that an Interpol check found no international wanted notice.
Key facts
- Malinko was detained at a National Development Bank (BNF) branch in Ita on October 13. [ 2 ]
- A bank employee noticed signs that the Paraguayan identity document was forged and called police. [ 2 , 3 ]
- Police used biometric checks to establish Malinko's identity. [ 2 , 3 ]
- The reports say an Interpol check found he was not internationally wanted. [ 2 , 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The outcome of the investigation and the final charges. The reports describe the detention and ongoing investigation but provide no subsequent outcome.