UK: WEALTHY RUSSIAN BUSINESSMAN ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF MULTIPLE OFFENCES

A news release from the NCA on 2 December advised that it had conducted a major operation to arrest a 58-year-old wealthy Russian businessman on suspicion of offences including money laundering, conspiracy to defraud the Home Office and conspiracy to commit perjury.  2 other men were arrested – one on suspicion of money laundering and obstruction of an NCA Officer, and another, who is the former boyfriend of the businessman’s current partner, who was arrested at his home in London, for offences including money laundering and conspiracy to defraud.  Other sources indicate the “wealthy Russian” nis one who is on the sanctions lists.

https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/wealthy-russian-businessman-arrested-on-suspicion-of-multiple-offences

https://www.politico.eu/article/2380338/

Author: raytodd2017

Chartered Legal Executive and former senior manager with Isle of Man Customs and Excise, where I was (amongst other things) Sanctions Officer (for UN/EU sanctions), Export Licensing Officer and Manager of the Legal-Library & Collectorate Support Section

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