Lawmaker sues Transparency International Russia over assets reportRussian State Duma lawmaker Vyacheslav Lysakov has filed a defamation lawsuit against Transparency International Russia, (TI-R) claiming it erred in calculating his assets. The lawmaker is claiming over $276,000 in compensation.19:03 15.11.2013
Canada police announce 341 arrests as a result of child exploitation investigation341 people have been arrested and 386 children have been rescued from exploitation as the result of a three-year investigation targeting international child exploitation, the Toronto Police Service announced Thursday.18:21 15.11.2013
Russian high-tech export defense seeks clarity on investigators’ surveillanceDefense attorneys in a US criminal case against an alleged Russian military procurement network are seeking to compel prosecutors to disclose certain information connected with the searches carried out during the investigation.16:56 15.11.2013
Navalny brothers Yves Rocher embezzlement case investigation completedOpposition leader Alexei Navalny on Friday was officially informed of the conclusion of the investigation into the Yves Rocher embezzlement case, Navalny wrote on his Twitter account.16:34 15.11.2013
Russian Investigative Committee proposes liability for offshore tax-evasion schemesRussia’s Investigative Committee has proposed a legislative ban on business that serves no other purpose other than obtaining tax exemptions in offshore jurisdictions, and the imposition of criminal liability on such business.14:22 15.11.2013
Lawmakers propose jail term for desecration of Russian National Anthem - reportLawmakers from the A Just Russia party have drafted a bill proposing jail term for desecration of the Russian National Anthem, Izvestia daily reported Friday.13:09 15.11.2013
Defendant in Taiwanchik's US organized-crime case pleads guiltyVadim Trincher, a defendant in a high-profile US criminal case targeting Russian-American organized crime, pleaded guilty Thursday to having operated an international gambling ring catering to wealthy sports betters in Russia, the US, and Ukraine.12:51 15.11.2013
Putin vows to eradicate corruption regardless of rankRussian President Vladimir Putin pledged to fight corrupt officials regardless of their rank or any other factors that may hinder the effort.11:55 15.11.2013
Fines for smoking in public take effect in RussiaFines for smoking in public places came in effect on Friday. President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning smoking in public places and tobacco advertising on February 25.11:13 15.11.2013
Artist faces hooliganism charges after nailing genitals to Red SquareMoscow police has initiated a criminal case on the charges of hooliganism against performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky, who attracted international attention after nailing his scrotum to the cobblestones in Moscow’s Red Square.10:29 15.11.2013
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022