Austria says received Russian request for Bashneft CEO Ural Rakhimov extradition
Austrian authorities received a request from Russia to extradite former Bashneft CEO Ural Rakhimov who stands accused of embezzling over 210 billion rubles (about $4.3 billion), RIA Novosti reported on Tuesday, citing a Vienna-based Justice Ministry spokeswoman, Dagmar Albegger.
Trial of Russian suspected of ties with Syrian fighters to resume in February
The trial of Russian national Magomed Zakriev, who is suspected of ties with Syrian religious fanatics, will continue in Austria in February.
Former son-in-law of Kazakh president arrested in Vienna - report
Former Kazakh Ambassador to Austria Rakhat Aliyev, who is accused of kidnapping, was arrested in Vienna, according to the Austrian media. Aliyev has surrendered voluntarily and is going to cooperate with law enforcement authorities in the investigation, his attorney Manfred Ainedter told APA agency.
Vienna prosecutors probe Azarov’s connection to money laundering
ustrian Prosecutor’s Office is conducting a preliminary probe of Aleksei Azarov, son of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolai Azarov, on his alleged involvement in a money laundering scheme, Die Presse reports on Thursday.
Austria investigates money laundering case against Ukrainians
The Vienna prosecutor’s office is investigating several Ukrainians, some of them with close ties to the country’s former government, on suspicion of money laundering, Reuters writes, citing statements made by the Austrian law enforcement agencies.
Tajik court confiscates plant owned by Ukrainian gas mogul Firtash
The Economic Court of Dushanbe, Tajikistan, decided on Wednesday to nullify the privatization of Guliston, a company whose main shareholder is Ukrainian businessman Dmitry Firtash, attorney Ishoq Tabarov said.
Vienna court rules against releasing gas mogul Firtash on bail
A court in Vienna announced on Thursday that the EUR 125 million ($174 million) bail for detained Ukrainian industrialist Dmytro Firtash had been received on Wednesday, but that federal money laundering authorities had frozen the funds to investigate the origin.
Ukrainian gas mogul Firtash could be released on bail Tuesday
A ruling on the release of Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Firtash, currently under arrest in Austria, is expected Tuesday, Vienna Land Court press secretary Christina Zaltsborn told RIA Novosti.
Ukrainian gas magnate Firtash arrested in Vienna – report
Ukrainian gas mogul Dmytro Firtash has been arrested in Vienna.
Russian banker charged with embezzlement of $55 mln - report
The investigation has brought final charges against banker Alexander Gitelson regarding embezzlement of $55 million. Gitelson was detained in Austria last April. According to the newspaper, the investigation into the case has been completed.
Court of Arbitration’s ad hoc Sochi division registers first case
The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) ad hoc division has registered its first case arising in connection with the Sochi Olympic Games, according to a statement issued by the CAS Sunday.
Austria turns over Russian banker sought for $60 mln embezzlement
Austria has extradited banker Alexander Gitelson detained for the alleged embezzlement of nearly $60 million, Russia's Interior Ministry reported Thursday.
Russian banker sought for $60 mln embezzlement to be extradited from Austria
Austria is about to extradite banker Alexander Gitelson detained for the alleged embezzlement of nearly $60 million, the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office reports on Wednesday.
Bolivian president’s plane leaves Vienna after latest Snowden debacle
The presidential airplane of Bolivia’s Evo Morales, which was grounded in Vienna due to the purported refusal of various European countries to permit its passage through their airspace, has departed.
Vienna Commercial Court takes RWE side in price dispute with Gazprom
The Vienna Commercial Court has upheld the appeal of German energy utility RWE for a rebate in a gas price dispute with Russia's Gazprom, the Prime business news agency reports, citing an RWE press release.
Austria considers extradition of Russian banker in $60 mln embezzlement case
The Vienna State Prosecutor's Office announced on Wednesday that the possibility of extraditing Russian banker Alexander Gitelson, detained in Austria for the alleged embezzlement of nearly $60 million, will be decided by the Criminal Court of Vienna.
Russian banker suspected of embezzling $95 mln detained in Austria
The former owner of the Bank of East European Finance Corporation (EEFC Bank, St. Petersburg) Alexander Gitelson, who was on the international wanted list for embezzling about 3 billion rubles ($94.6 million), has been arrested at his home in Austria.