Trial & Litigation

Former anti-corruption official Zakharchenko to remain in detention until late July

Moscow’s Presnensky District Court on Thursday extended detention of the former anti-corruption official Dmitry Zakharchenko charged with taking bribes until July 24.

17:21 04.04.2019

Bulgarian national detained by Russian court on precious metal smuggling charges

A court has ordered detention of a Bulgarian citizen involved in a criminal case over illegal traffic of more than 13 kg of precious metals.

15:37 04.04.2019

Businessman to stand trial on charges of $9 mln VAT refund fraud

A criminal case against CEO of Petropolis company Mark Bronovsky charged with a 576-million-ruble ($9 million) tax refund fraud has reached the Krasnogvardeysky District Court of St. Petersburg.

14:59 04.04.2019

Retired peace justice suspected of bribery – Russian Investigative Committee

A criminal case has been opened against a magistrate judge emeritus suspected of receiving bribes.

12:57 04.04.2019

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Russian courts allowed not to implement rulings of Europe's human rights court

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Redomiciliation stalls: How sanctions are shaping new practices for Russian companies

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Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

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