Rubin Issues Statement on Arrest of Youth Team Players Alleged in Rape Case

The press service of Kazan’s «Rubin» has commented on the detention of youth team players **Dmitry Prokhorov** and **Fyodor Zolotaryov**. According to media reports, the footballers were arrested on charges of rape.

«Indeed, the youth team players of ‘Rubin’, Dmitry Prokhorov and Fyodor Zolotaryov, have been detained pending the investigation.

It is important to note that investigative authorities are currently determining all the circumstances surrounding the incident to establish a basis for evidence. As far as the club is aware, Prokhorov and Zolotaryov have informed their lawyers that they do not admit guilt.

Following the investigation, FC ‘Rubin’ will provide further information regarding the actions to be taken concerning the players,» the official statement from the Rubin press service reads.