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Water to be cut off Petrik
Viktor Petrik has used unscientific means to get himself more acquainted with the research of a laboratory in St Petersburg.
Russia’s Investigative Committee brings new charges against Ivan Nazarov
Main investigative directorate of Russia’s Investigative Committee in Moscow Region initiated another criminal case against alleged organiser of illegal gambling ring Ivan Nazarov. This time the proceedings were instituted over “attempted fraud”.
Head of Russia’s youth agency was once gangsters’ employee
Head of Russia’s Federal Agency for Youth Affairs Vasily Yakimenko was linked to members of mafia group, according to the investigation held by the prosecutor’s office, Ilya Yashin, an opposition leader, who initiated the checkout, writes on his blog, publishing the scans of inquiry papers.
Prokhorov buys ?25 m island
Russian oligarch who gained notoriety after his arrest in Courchevel has bought beautiful North Island in the Seychelles archipelago.
Kyrgyz court found US citizen guilty of corruption
Mr Yevgeny Gurevich, a businessman close to the toppled Kyrgyz leader Kurmanbek Bakiev, has been found guilty of corruption by a district court of the capital, Bishkek. Mr Gurevich was sentenced to 15 year imprisonment, the term he is unlikely to serve as he lives abroad.
Yegiazaryan brags false charity projects
Former banker and LDPR deputy in the State Duma Mr Ashot Yegiazaryan who is now living in the USA claims he is a victim of Putin's regime and hopes to obtain political refugee status, which will save him from extradition. Recently created web-site advertises Yegiazaryan as «an individual committed to social responsibility, social action and philanthropy». Launched by an American PR-agency the site promotes positive image of a reputable businessman, blameless politician and charity worker.
State protection denied for prosecutors
Investigators decided not to provide state protection to Moscow region prosecutor Mr Alexander Mokhov and his deputy Mr Alexander Ignatenko. Their names turned up during the investigation of the case concerning a number of law-enforcement officials who hushed up an illegal gambling ring in Moscow region.
Polonsky’s copyright violation exposed
Moscow’s militia (GUVD) has received a written request, asking to open criminal case against Mirax Group founder Mr Sergey Polonsky.
Russia will not swap Bout
Russia’s Foreign Ministry denies any plans to exchange an American spy for Russian arms-dealer Mr Viktor Bout who is facing charges of conspiring to sell weapons and kill the US citizens before the court in the USA.
Kirilenko criminal case dismissed
The criminal case against Mr Artur Kirilenko who was charged of premeditated bankruptcy and stripping assets of Stroymontazh Closed JSC has been dismissed due to the absence of criminal event, the Stroymontazh press-service says.
State Duma agreed on Yegiazaryan arrest
The lower chamber of Russian parliament has approved the request of Russia’s Investigative Committee for the arrest of former MP Mr Ashot Yegiazaryan. The request followed a ruling from the court to imprison the ex-lawmaker.
SEC filed charges against Rajat Gupta
Former board member and advisor to the Board of Sberbank was "singing" inside information for a couple of minutes
Getting from the hospital to Spain
The Moscow City Court decided to extradite the Russian mafia accountant
Rustam Tariko lost to Campari
Cinzano and Grant `s will not renew the contract with Rust Inc.
Former MP has got another murder
Mikhail Glushchenko told investigators that he had organized the removal of the head of BFPG
Sold to Russia
Viktor Vekselberg brokered a deal with a building on Presnya: he bought it from Hungary 7 times cheaper than it was sold to the Russian government then
POISONOUS IMPORT. "H.B. Body S.A. " exports to Russia deliberately low-quality goods
The largest Greek manufacturer of automotive paint products "H.B. Body S.A. " exports to Russia deliberately low-quality goods
Elena Baturina found billions that had not been lost
After searching the banks, offices and homes
Documents of Berezovsky
FSB found it when pursuing the owner of Moscow region gambling business
Investigation confined itself with an episode
The investigation on the first case of Mukhtar Ablyazov’s associates is over
Vladimir Lisin, robbed and put a hit out on Nikolai Maximov
"He said, you know that I would rather pay judges than to you"
Norilsk has been blocked on the island
The court imposed interim measures on the structures of GMK
Alexey Navalny has been brought for a new investigation
It is connected with the forestry business
(C) KAZAKHSTAN: OUSTED BTA BANK HEAD ABLYAZOV SEEKS REGIME CHANGE FROM LONDON
Passed to the Telegraph by WikiLeaks 9:09PM GMT 04 Feb 2011. CONFIDENTIAL
Declaration of the Finnish resident
Gennady Timchenko, paid taxes at ? 2,9 million in Finland in 1999-2002.
Glushchenko declared the abduction of his daughter
St. Petersburg police perceived that with humor