Lukashenka Releases His Friend Chyzh

The case against the businessman, who had fallen into disgrace, has been terminated.

The Commission for Pardons has granted a petition of an ex-businessman, fallen into disgrace, friend of Lukashenka, Yury Chyzh, to terminate criminal proceedings, reports Nasha Niva, citing its sources.

According to the newspaper, the businessman is already at large. He has been behind bars since 15 March last year.