A former official with Russia's preparation efforts for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games has been arrested in Florida by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The Miami Herald reported Tuesday that sources confirmed the arrest of Akhmed Bilalov, former head of the Russian Olympic Committee, at his home in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. Tuesday morning.

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Bilalov's involvement in any criminal proceedings was unclear, but the Herald reports that he has been under suspicion in Russia for years of embezzling funds. It was not immediately known if Bilalov was arrested in relation to a Russian extradition request.

The official previously fled Russia after facing public criticism from Russian President Vladimir Putin Vladimir Vladimirovich PutinWatchdog confirms State Dept. canceled award for journalist who criticized Trump Former intelligence agency director Robert Cardillo speaks out against 'erratic' Trump Kremlin: Putin calls for reset between US and Russia on cyber relations before elections MORE ahead of the 2014 games over increased construction delays and costs under his leadership. The Miami newspaper also reported that in an interview with The Guardian in 2013, Bilalov claimed that he had mercury poisoning, a tactic used by government agents to silence Putin critics.

ICE officials did not immediately return a request for comment from The Hill on Bilalov's arrest.