Prosecutor seeks 8-years prison term for Russian tycoon Polonsky in embezzlement caseA prosecutor in the criminal case against Russian developer Sergey Polonsky, charged with large-scale embezzlement, had asked the court to sentence the defendant to eight years in prison and a 900,000 rubles (about $15,000) fine.15:58 20.06.2017
Ex-chief accountant of Russian embassy in Vietnam to go on trial on embezzlement chargesFormer chief accountant of Russian embassy in Vietnam Vladislav Balabkin charged with embezzling 6 million rubles (about $104,700) will go on trial.10:50 15.06.2017
Suspect in murder of Moscow lawyer put in detentionMarat Yanbukhtin suspected of killing a Moscow attorney has been placed in detention until July 26.17:28 30.05.2017
Russian fieldstone manufacturer’s ex-owner appeals detention in case on abuse of officeEx-owner of Russia’s fieldstone manufacturer Pavlovskgranit, Sergey Poymanov, who stands charged with abuse of office resulted in a 930 million ruble damage (about $16.5 million) to a managing company, has filed an appeal against his detention.12:55 29.05.2017
Ex-head of Russian theater company denies involvement in large-scale embezzlementFormer head of the Seventh Studio stage company Yury Itin has denied involvement in embezzlement of 200 million rubles (about $3.5 million) allocated for promotion of art.17:50 25.05.2017
Moscow court refuses to recover $4 bln from billionaire Potanin in favor of his ex-wifeMoscow’s Presnensky District Court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit lodged by Natalia Potanina demanding to collect 215 billion rubles (about $4 billion at the current exchange rate) from her ex-husband, billionaire Vladimir Potanin, her lawyer told RAPSI.13:52 25.05.2017
Russian businessman detained on charges of causing $16 mln damage to managing companyMoscow’s Presnensky District Court has ordered the detention of ex-owner of Russia’s fieldstone manufacturer Pavlovskgranit, Sergey Poymanov, who stands charged with abuse of office resulted in inflicting a 930 million ruble damage ($16.5 million) to a managing company.13:22 24.05.2017
Billionaire Potanin’s ex-wife seeks $15 billion from former spouseNatalia Potanina has filed another lawsuit seeking to recover 849.2 billion rubles (about $15 billion at current rate) from her ex-husband, billionaire Vladimir Potanin.11:55 23.05.2017
Russian businessman detained on charges of embezzling $1.3 millionMoscow’s Presnensky District Court has ordered the detention of PPF Master construction company’s chair Vasily Smirnov, who stands charged with embezzlement of over 70 million rubles (about $1.3 million).11:43 06.04.2017
Ex-wife of billionaire Potanin demands $3.7 billion from former husbandNatalia Potanina, the ex-wife of billionaire Vladimir Potanin, has filed a lawsuit with the Presnensky District Court of Moscow demanding to recover 215 billion rubles ($3.7 billion) from her former husband.16:22 16.03.2017
Proceedings in criminal case against Russian billionaire Fetisov to begin on March 6The Presnensky District Court of Moscow will begin hearings in a criminal case against ex-owner of My Bank Gleb Fetisov, who was charged with embezzlement of nearly two billion rubles ($35 million), on March 6.16:59 21.02.2017
Twelve gang members found guilty of siphoning $2 bln out of RussiaMoscow’s Presnensky District Court on Monday found 12 members of a criminal group guilty of siphoning about 122.3 billion rubles ($2 billion) out of Russia.16:45 26.12.2016
Russian anti-corruption official detained on suspicion of abuse of officeMoscow's Presnensky District Court ordered Alexander Sobol, an officer of the Interior Ministry's Economic Security and Anti-corruption Department, suspected of abuse of office to be detained until January 21, 2017.15:44 16.12.2016
Russian tycoon Polonsky denies guilt in embezzlement caseRussian developer Sergei Polonsky charged with large-scale embezzlement relating to the construction of premium residential real estate denied his guilt.16:36 08.12.2016
Russian businessman charged with tax evasion arrested in absentiaMoscow’s Presnensky District Court has issued an arrest warrant in absentia for Russian businessman Solomon Manashirov, who stands charged with tax evasion amounting to 100 million rubles ($1.6 million).11:56 08.11.2016
Russian tycoon Polonsky to stay in jail for another 6 monthsMoscow’s Presnensky District Court has extended the detention of Russian developer Sergei Polonsky charged with embezzlement of 2.6 billion rubles ($41 million) for six months.17:47 07.11.2016
Preliminary hearings on Russian tycoon Polonsky case set for November 7The Moscow Presensky District Court will hold preliminary hearings with regard to the criminal case against Russian developer Sergei Polonsky, who stands charged with embezzling 2.6 billion rubles ($41.7 million), on November 7.13:45 31.10.2016
Embezzlement case against Russian tycoon Polonsky reaches courtA criminal case against Russian businessman Sergei Polonsky, who stands charged with embezzling 2.6 billion rubles ($41.7 million), has been submitted to the Presnensky District Court of Moscow.11:47 27.10.2016
Investigators ask court to put Russian nationalist Demushkin under house arrestInvestigators have asked the Presnensky District Court of Moscow to put Russian nationalist Dmitry Demushkin, who is charged with inciting hatred and enmity, under house arrest.13:33 21.10.2016
Famous Russian blogger’s sentence for extremism appealedMoscow’s Presnensky District Court has registered an appeal against sentence handed down to famous Russian blogger Anton Nosik in extremism case.16:12 04.10.2016