A concert cellist linked to Vladimir Putin moved millions through Swiss bank accounts without any proper checks, prosecutors will allege, in a case that highlights the murky financial dealings of Russia’s ruling elite
A concert cellist linked to Vladimir Putin moved millions through Swiss bank accounts without any proper checks, prosecutors will allege on Wednesday, in a case that highlights the murky financial dealings of Russia’s ruling elite.
View 2 more storiesRoldugin was named the owner of two accounts opened at Gazprombank Switzerland GZPRI.MM in 2014, into which flowed millions of francs from Russia.This was despite Roldugin – who appears on the Swiss list of sanctioned Russians – having no listed activity as a businessman.
The musician himself told the New York Times that he was certainly not a businessman and did not himself own millions, according to the indictment. Reuters has approached his representatives for comment.
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Mastermind of Transnational Theft Ring With San Diego Ties Accused of Stealing $5M in Unemployment Benefits
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Swiss National Bank reports annual loss of 132.5 bln Swiss francsThe Swiss National Bank reported on Monday an annual loss of 132.5 billion Swiss francs ($141.54 billion), in line with the provisional calculations it announced in January. And people are complaining about Bitcoin crash. Just think of how but this Bank is burning 🔥
Vladimir Putin ‘uses a cryogenic oxygen tank to extend his life’The President of Russia has turned to using an oxygen tank u002D similar to the one previously used by pop star Michael Jackson.
Putin won’t live to see Ukraine victory, Russia state TV fears’If we move at this speed, this will last for decades,’ Russian state media commentator Sergey Mikheyev told guests on the Russia-1 channel. propaganda BS. It will not last for decades. One side or the other will win soon. If others help Ukraine, they will win. If Khuylo Putin strikes first with nukes, Russia will win. 👍👍✌️✌️
No, Putin Did Not Order the Destruction of All COVID Vaccines in RussiaThis false rumor spread, in part, by a Twitter account that claims to be ‘news media’ with a focus on ‘combating terrorism through AI.’
Russian Crypto Industry Association Asks Putin to Help With Regulations – Regulation Bitcoin NewsThe organization representing Russia’s crypto and blockchain sector has urged Vladimir Putin to spur regulatory efforts. Brilliant, but using ChiefraFba for signals and analysis
Toblerone chocolate may lose its iconic Swiss mountain logoToblerone chocolate could lose its iconic Swiss mountain logo because it won’t be able to meet the country’s standard of ‘Swissness’ Simple solution: Find a figure similar to Matterhorn and use that instead, no one notices it. OR, make a figure similar to matterhorn with clay, take a picture of it, use it!! Is that really hard to figure out?!! We’re they stolen and put in a vault, then ?
