Moscow: The body of former Russian Deputy Justice Minister Sergei Tropin was found in an apartment in western Moscow, with no indications of a violent death, emergency services said, according to Russia's state-run Tass news agency.

According to Anadolu Agency, emergency officials reported that Tropin's body was discovered in the bathroom of the apartment. A source informed Tass, "There are no signs of foul play. The cause of death is being determined."

Tropin served as Russia's deputy minister of justice between 1996 and 1997.