Russian Paralympic team suspended from games in Rio – court
An appeal filed by Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) against the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) ruling that suspended Russian Paralympic team from participating in games in Rio has been dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Russia requests extradition of Baltiyskiy Bank ex-head accused of $45 mln fraud - report
The Prosecutor General’s Office of Russia has forwarded to Switzerland a request for extradition of Oleg Shigayev, a co-owner and ex-president of Baltiyskiy Bank, accused of a 3 bln rubles ($45 mln) fraud.
Official allegedly involved in corruption at FIFA agrees to extradition to U.S. – report
Former president of the Costa Rican football federation, Eduardo Li, agreed to his extradition to the United States where he is accused of involvement in FIFA corruption case.
Head of anti-doping lab in Switzerland claims he received threats from Russia
Marsial Sogi, the head of an anti-doping laboratory in Lausanne, implicated in the scandal with the destruction of the doping tests of Russian athletes, claimed that in 2009 he received threats from Russia.
Ameropa puts political pressure on Russia during Togliattiazot probe
Andreas Zivy, the Swiss owner of Ameropa AG, declared his intention to litigate against the Russian government for alleged loss of Ameropa’s investment in Togliattiazot. RAPSI publishes several opinions of Russian media on the subject.
Russia seeks seizure of Moscow Region ex-official Kuznetsov’s assets abroad
The Russian Investigative Committee has sent requests to Switzerland, France, Cyprus and the US on freezing bank accounts and seizing the real property of the former Moscow Region finance minister Alexei Kuznetsov and that of his accomplices.
Russian court seizes Togliattiazot shares from Ameropa Holding AG chairman
A court in Moscow ruled to seize shares held by Maxim company co-owned by Swiss businessman Andreas Zivy in Russia’s largest ammonia producer, Togliattiazot.
Over 500 mln euros blocked on suspected Russian criminals’ accounts in Switzerland in 2014
Swiss authorities in 2014blocked access to accounts holding over 500 million euros that belong to Russians who are suspected of having committed crimes in Russia, Prosecutor General Yury Chaika said on Tuesday.
HSBC suspected of laundering money for dictators, drug and arms dealers
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) claims that the Geneva branch of one of the world’s biggest banks, HSBC, kept secret accounts of criminals, including drug and arms dealers.
Moscow court issues arrest warrant for Swiss businessman in Togliattiazot case
Moscow's Basmanny District Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of businessman Beat Ruprecht who faces embezzlement charges in Togliattiazot case.
Moscow court issues arrest warrant for chairman of Ameropa Holding AG
Moscow's Basmanny District Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Andreas Zivy, president of the board of Switzerland-based Ameropa Holding AG, who is suspected of being invloved in a case of fraud at Togliattiazot.
Switzerland expands sanctions against Donetsk individuals and companies
Switzerland has updated the list of sanctioned individuals and companies in connection with the crisis in Ukraine, adjusting it to the EU restrictions.
Gazprom managers face corruption charges in Switzerland - report
Switzerland is suing former Gazprom board member, Bogdan Budzulyak, and current top manager, Alexander Shaikhutdinov, Tages Anzeiger reported on Wednesday.
Russia recovers Swiss assets owned by ex-senator Izmestyev sentenced to life
Swiss authorities have granted a request filed by Russia seeking to recover assets owned by former senator Igor Izmestyev, spokesperson for the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office Marina Gridnyova said.
Switzerland wants to question Snowden over worldwide surveillance - report
Swiss authorities consider bringing US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden from Russia in order to question him over the US top-secret surveillance programs.
Swiss company owes over $365,000 to Russian students over Sochi Olympics
Russian students have filed a lawsuit seeking 13.5 million rubles (over $365,000) from Swiss-based Infront Management AG and its subsidiary for unpaid contracted services.
Gazprom employees under investigation in Switzerland – report
Swiss authorities are going to file charges against four people with ties to Russian energy giant Gazprom who are suspected of bribery, money laundering and forgery.
European producers looking to Switzerland for import options to Russia
European dairy, meat and vegetable producers have approached Swiss authorities seeking alternative transportation routes to Russia amid the recently introduced sanctions. Russia is imposing a "full embargo" on food imports from the EU, US and some other Western countries, in response to sanctions over Ukraine.
Russian billionaire’s ex wins $4,5 billion divorce claim
Yelena Rybolovleva, the estranged wife of Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev has won a $4,5 billion lawsuit as a part of the divorce proceedings, Swiss daily Le Temps reports on Monday.
Switzerland freezes multimillion assets of Yanukovich and his team - report
Federal prosecutor of Switzerland has ordered the freeze of around 170 million Swiss francs ($ 193 million) of assets belonging to Viktor Yanukovich and his team.