Prosecutors seek prison terms for ex-penitentiary officers charged with torturing inmateProsecutors 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 12The 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 ombudsmenProsecutors 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 founderInvestigators 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 caseThe 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 detentionRussian 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 officeMoscow’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
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022