Prosecutors seek to toughen punishment for Russian ex-Deputy Culture MinisterProsecutors have demanded to toughen punishment for ex-Deputy Culture Minister Grigory Pirumov, who has earlier been found guilty of embezzling public funds allocated for restoration of cultural heritage objects.14:48 11.10.2017
Russian ex-Deputy Culture Minister sentenced to 1.5 years in prisonThe Dorogomilovsky District Court of Moscow has sentenced former Deputy Culture Minister Grigory Pirumov to 1.5 years in a penal colony for embezzling public funds allocated for restoration of cultural heritage objects.19:11 09.10.2017
Prosecutor seeks 5 years in prison for ex-Deputy Culture MinisterProsecutor demanded a 5-year prison term and a 1-million-ruble fine ($17,400) for former Deputy Culture Minister Grigory Pirumov charged with embezzlement of public funds allocated for restoration of cultural heritage objects.09:54 06.10.2017
Defendant in Culture Ministry embezzlement case receives suspended sentenceA court in St. Petersburg has sentenced a defendant in the so-called “case of restorers”, head of BaltStroy Dmitry Sergeyev, to 4.5 years on probation and 800,000 rubles fine (about $13,700).17:59 28.08.2017
Prosecutor seeks 5 years in prison for defendant in Culture Ministry embezzlement caseProsecution seeks to sentence a defendant in the so-called “case of restorers”, head of BaltStroy Dmitry Sergeyev, to 5 years in a penal colony.13:48 28.08.2017
Culture Ministry embezzlement case filed with Moscow courtThe so-called “case of restorers” launched against an organized criminal group charged with embezzlement of about 164 million rubles (about $2.8 million) was filed to the Moscow's Dorogomilovsky District Court.12:57 25.08.2017
Embezzlement case against ex-Deputy Culture Minister forwarded to prosecutorsA criminal case against former Deputy Culture Minister Grigory Pirumov, who stands charged with embezzling 100 million rubles ($1.7 million) of public funds allocated for restoration of cultural heritage objects, has been sent to the Prosecutor General’s Office.18:00 16.08.2017
Defendants in Culture Ministry embezzlement case pay $2.3 mln in damagesFormer Deputy Minister of Culture Grigory Pirumov and other defendants in the so-called case of restorers have paid about 163 million rubles in damages ($2.3 million).15:45 06.06.2017
Ex-Deputy Culture Minister charged with embezzlement to stay in detentionThe Moscow City Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court’s ruling to extend the detention of ex-Deputy Culture Minister Grigory Pirumov, who stands charged with embezzling 100 million rubles ($1.5 million) of public funds allocated for restoration of cultural heritage objects, until March 15.12:47 24.01.2017
Defendants in Culture Ministry embezzlement case plead guilty - reportDefendants, including Deputy Culture Minister Grigory Pirumov, charged with embezzling 100 million rubles ($1.5 million) of public funds allocated for restoration of cultural heritage objects have pleaded guilty.10:38 29.11.2016
Deputy Culture Minister Pirumov pleads guilty to stealing $1.6 mln of public fundsDeputy Culture Minister Grigoriy Pirumov pleaded guilty to stealing 100 million rubles ($1.5 million) of public funds, investigator said during a hearing in the Moscow City Court on Thursday.12:05 10.11.2016
Russian court arrests property of Deputy Minister of Culture charged with embezzlementThe Lefortovsky District Court of Moscow has arrested funds and property of Deputy Minister of Culture, Grigoriy Pirumov, who stands charged with embezzlement of 100 million rubles ($1.5 mln) from the budget.10:35 20.04.2016
Alleged embezzlement by Russian Deputy Minister of Culture estimated at $1.5 mlnInvestigators in the criminal case against Deputy Minister of Culture Grigoriy Pirumov allege that he is responsible for embezzlement of 100 million rubles ($1.5 mln).14:14 07.04.2016