The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has dismissed reports that its citizen, Mikhail Lyapin, was arrested and deported from Kenya.
In a statement issued on Saturday, September 27, the embassy clarified that Lyapin was only questioned by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) regarding his business dealings in the country.
According to the embassy, Lyapin departed Kenya on the afternoon of September 26 as scheduled.
Russian Embassy Breaks Silence on Alleged Arrest of Mikhail Lyapin in Kenya. Photo: Courtesy.
The embassy highlighted that during Lyapin’s grilling, it provided the necessary consular and legal assistance and made sure that his legal rights were not violated.
The Russian embassy moreover mentioned that it has no official information from the Kenyan authorities regarding any claims against Lyapin or his activities.
The mission also debunked allegations that the Russian national was its employee.
Furthermore, the Russian Embassy urged Kenyan citizens seeking to travel to Russia to make formal inquiries before travelling.
