Russian court places economist Sinelniov-Murylev under house arrest in bribery case

A Moscow court has placed prominent economist Sergei Sinelniov-Murylev under house arrest in a bribery case, marking his second criminal prosecution after a March 2025 embezzlement conviction. The case signals continued legal pressure on economic figures in Russia, though details of the bribery allegations remain unclear. This may deter independent economic commentary and affect policy discourse.