Local Russian media outlets reported on Monday that Bitzlato co-founder Anton Shkurenko was detained in Moscow on Feb. 6 at the request of Interpol. However, according to a Feb. 10 report from CoinDesk, Shkurenko was stopped and detained by the local police for an ID check, then promptly let go after a conversation.

Shkurenko said he is not involved in any criminal cases in Russia. He reportedly commented, while not disclosing details of the investigation:

“I hope I convinced the prosecutor of my innocence.”

He did not specify the sector of law enforcement that detained him, though he mentioned he signed a contract to appear when and if requested by investigators. Shkurenko, therefore, received a no-detention warrant to skirt future arrests.

(By SAVANNAH FORTIS)