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Crime boss convicted on 12 murder counts dies in Russian prison

12:51 07/07/2014 Sergei Tsapok, a crime group boss who was sentenced to life for the murder of 12 people in southern Russia, died on the night of July 6 at a detention facility, RIA Novosti learned at the Investigative Committee’s Kuban Department.

US sanction Russian lawmaker allegedly involved with int. crime

13:43 03/07/2014 The U.S. Department of the Treasury took additional measures against supposed representatives of several transnational criminal organizations, including Russian State Duma member Adam Delimkhanov, the Treasury announced in the press release on Wednesday.

Alleged Russian organized crime boss arrested in Thailand

12:30 25/06/2014 Alexander Matusov, aka Basmach, the alleged leader of the Shchyolkovo organized crime gang, has been arrested in Thailand at the request of Interpol’s National Central Bureau for Russia, the CIB deputy commander, Police General Wut Liptapanlop, said at a news conference in Bangkok.

Police general charged with running a gang to remain in detention

15:34 11/06/2014 The Moscow City Court on Wednesday upheld the detention of Lieutenant General Denis Sugrobov, former head of the Economic Security and Anti-Corruption Department at the Interior Ministry, RIA Novosti reports from the courtroom.

Russian crime boss arrested in Spain on murder charges

11:50 22/05/2014 A leader of a Russian organized crime group suspected of over 20 murders has been arrested in Spain, Kommersant newspaper writes. In the late 1990s, Dmitry Zavyalov and two of his accomplices created a gang to assume control of the Pushkino District in the Moscow Region. They were involved in racketeering, hostile takeovers and contract murders.

Police general charged with running a gang pleads not guilty

13:41 16/05/2014 Lieutenant General Denis Sugrobov, former head of the Economic Security and Anti-Corruption Department at the Interior Ministry, has pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him, attorney Georgi Antonov told RAPSI on Friday.

California state senator charged with arms-trafficking conspiracy

18:02 27/03/2014 A California state senator was arrested Tuesday on charges of arms-trafficking conspiracy and honest services fraud as part of a large-scale crackdown on organized crime.

Defendant sentenced in Taiwanchik US organized-crime case

13:25 28/02/2014 Nicholas Hirsch, a defendant who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a high-profile US criminal case targeting Russian-American organized crime, was sentenced Tuesday to two years’ probation, 300 hours’ community service, and a $5,000 fine.

Russia to simplify seizure of foreign criminals' assets - report

10:31 14/02/2014 Russia’s Justice Ministry has drafted amendments to legislation and coordinated them with the proper authorities to simplify cooperation with foreign law enforcement agencies in the fight against transnational crime and terrorism.

Defendants in Taiwanchik US organized-crime case prepare for sentencing

12:40 12/02/2014 Nicholas Hirsch, a defendant who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a high-profile US criminal case targeting Russian-American organized crime, filed documents Tuesday appealing for leniency in his upcoming sentencing.

Italy violated rights of Cosa Nostra convict by keeping him behind bars – ECHR

16:13 11/02/2014 The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) held Tuesday that Italy’s continued detention of a man convicted of aiding and abetting Italian “Mafia-type organization” Cosa Nostra violated his right to protection against inhuman and degrading treatment, as established by Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights (Convention).

Far Eastern Guerilla gang members convicted by jury of police violence

16:53 04/02/2014 Members of a gang notorious for having waged war on law enforcement officers in the far east of Russia have been convicted of various charges relating to the murders of civilians and officials.

Russian star Grigory Leps may appeal US sanctions – White House

16:38 23/12/2013 Russian singer Grigory Lepsveridze (better known as Grigory Leps) has the right to seek reconsideration of the sanctions imposed against him by the US, according to a statement released by the White House on Monday.

Russian investigators arrest alleged gangster after 18-year hunt

14:26 17/12/2013 Russian investigators have reopened a criminal case against a man arrested last week who is believed to have been in hiding for nearly two decades after committing a string of serious gang crimes in the 1990s.

Petition to lift sanctions on Russian singer gets 100,000 signatures

13:32 25/11/2013 A petition to the Obama Administration to lift economic sanctions on Russian singer Grigory Leps has received the required 100,000 signatures to be reviewed by the White House staff.

Defendant in Taiwanchik's US organized-crime case pleads guilty

12:51 15/11/2013 Vadim Trincher, a defendant in a high-profile US criminal case targeting Russian-American organized crime, pleaded guilty Thursday to having operated an international gambling ring catering to wealthy sports betters in Russia, the US, and Ukraine.

NYC art dealer pleads guilty to illegal gambling in Russian mob case

10:33 14/11/2013 A wealthy Manhattan art dealer has pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling ring after being charged earlier this year in a $100 million racketeering indictment that included reputed members of Russian organized crime groups.

US Treasury blacklists Russian pop star

10:31 31/10/2013 Russian pop singer Grigory Leps has been placed on a blacklist of sorts by the US Treasury Department on suspicion of having ties with organized crime, US Treasury spokesman John Sullivan told RIA Novosti on Thursday.

First arrest made in Gazprom shareholder embezzlement investigation

15:46 18/09/2013 Moscow's Lefortovsky District Court ordered the detention Wednesday of Oleg Novak, one of seven men arrested this week on suspicion of having embezzled Gazprom shares.

Armenian Power gang members plead guilty in LA

15:51 12/09/2013 Eight individuals with such nicknames as "Thick Neck" and - appropriately - "Guilty" pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges connected with the activities of the so-called "Armenian Power" gang in Los Angeles, California, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday.

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