Vladimir Markin, head of Russia’s Investigative Committee, officially resigned on Wednesday.
“Now I can officially say that I made the decision to finish my work with the Investigation Committee and resigned of my own accord,” said Markin in an interview with Interfax.
“I worked in the Investigative Committee from the first day of its formation, [that is for] more than nine years. I believe that I, along with the team, built an information policy and established a system of working in this field. My mission has been accomplished and I have decided to try my hand at a new career. This is the true motive behind my resignation,” said Markin.
Markin became the headed the press office of Russia’s Investigative Committee in 2007. Previously, he was journalist and a television presenter/host.
He holds the rank of Major General of Justice.