Trial & Litigation

Prosecutors seek prison terms for ex-penitentiary officers charged with torturing inmate

Prosecutors have demanded prison terms ranging from 11 to 12 years for three former employees of a penal colony, who stand charged with torturing a prisoner.

17:27 10.04.2019

Appeal against detention of ex-minister Abyzov set for April 12

The Moscow City Court has postponed the hearing of an appeal against detention of ex-Russian Minister for Open Government affairs Mikhail Abyzov, who stands charged with 4-billion-ruble ($62 million) embezzlement and organizing a gang, until April 12.

16:54 10.04.2019

Russian prosecutors to control observance of prisoners’ rights along with ombudsmen

Prosecutors will get the penitentiary system under control and monitor the observance of inmates’ rights along with regional human rights commissioners, Russian ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova said Wednesday citing the report of Prosecutor General Yury Chaika.

15:46 10.04.2019

Investigators procure house arrest for jailed Baring Vostok founder

Investigators have filed a motion seeking to place detained founder of Baring Vostok investment company, U.S. citizen Michael Calvey, who stands charged with 2.5-billion-ruble (about $40 million) embezzlement, under house arrest.

14:36 10.04.2019

Ex-Rosgosstrakh vice-president to stay detained in embezzlement case

The Moscow City Court has extended detention of the former Rosgosstrakh group vice-president Sergey Khachaturov as part of a case over embezzlement until July 17.

13:14 10.04.2019

Russian business ombudsman visits Baring Vostok founder in detention

Russian business ombudsman Boris Titov has visited the founder of Baring Vostok investment company, U.S. citizen Michael Calvey, who stands charged with 2.5-billion-ruble (about $40 million) embezzlement, in a detention center.

11:42 10.04.2019

Ex-Vladivostok mayor sentenced to 15 years for corruption, abuse of office

Moscow’s Tverskoy District Court has sentenced ex-mayor of Vladivostok Igor Pushkarev to 15 years in high security prison for commercial bribery, abuse of office and taking bribes on a large scale.

10:42 10.04.2019

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