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Belarusian worker prosecuted for overdrawing $170k

A criminal case has been initiated after a Belarusian laborer drew more than $170,000 from an ATM as a result of banking error, Belarus Investigative Committee reports on Monday.

13:53 21.04.2014

Minsk to seek damages from Uralkali CEO Baumgertner

Belarus will seek compensation from Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner for financial damages, Belarusian Prosecutor General Alexander Konyuk told journalists on Friday.

13:50 07.02.2014

Belarusian officials may become defendants in Uralkali case

Some Belarusian officials may become defendants in the case over Uralkali, the world's largest potash producer, Deputy Prosecutor General of Belarus Aleksei Stuk told journalists on Thursday.

17:31 30.01.2014

Belarus extends investigation of Uralkali CEO

Belarusian investigators have extended the probe into detained Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner for four months, a spokesman for Belarusian Investigative Committee said on Monday.

12:49 28.10.2013

Uralkali CEO to be extradited to Russia if covers losses - Lukashenko

Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner will be extradited to Russia if he covers the alleged losses, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko told journalists on Monday.

16:20 21.10.2013

Lukashenko says he was offered a $5 bln bribe for Belaruskali sale

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko claims that he was offered a bribe of $5 billion for the sale of potash giant Belaruskali at a lower price.

14:35 11.10.2013

Uralkali CEO's defense appeals house arrest in Belarus

The attorneys of Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner have appealed his detainment under house arrest in Minsk, Belarus, one of attorneys told RIA Novosti on Thursday.

15:01 10.10.2013

Detained Uralkali CEO to meet with Russian diplomats on regular basis

Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner has no complaints about the conditions of his house arrest in Minsk and will have the opportunity to meet with Russian diplomats at least once in two months' time.

14:41 30.09.2013

Belarusian President leaves open possibility of Uralkali CEO's extradition

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said during a meeting on international economics Thursday that Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner may be extradited pending necessary investigations and compliance with the law.

14:09 19.09.2013

Lawyers vow to file supervisory appeal against Uralkali CEO's detention

Defense lawyers for Vladislav Baumgertner, CEO of OAO Uralkali, the world's largest potash producer, are going to file this week a supervisory appeal to the chairman of the Minsk City Court against the measure of restraint chosen for their client.

13:37 18.09.2013

Uralkali CEO to remain in Belarusian detention

The Minsk City Court on Tuesday upheld the detention of Vladislav Baumgertner, CEO of OAO Uralkali, the world's largest potash producer, attorney Dmitry Goryachko told journalists.

12:54 13.09.2013

Lawyers request Uralkali CEO's release under Russian guarantee

Defense lawyers for a Russian fertilizer company CEO currently detained in Belarus have requested he be released from detention under a guarantee from two Russian politicians.

12:55 06.09.2013

Russia declares Uralkali CEO's detention in Belarus unacceptable - Deputy PM

Russian authorities continue to hold the detention of Vladislav Baumgertner, CEO of OAO Uralkali, the world's largest potash producer, unacceptable, Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich remarked Thursday at the meeting with Vladimir Semashko, First Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus.

19:11 05.09.2013

Uralkali CEO's detention appeal to be considered on September 6

Minsk's Partizansky Distrtict Court will consider on September 6 an appeal filed by lawyers challenging the detention of Vladislav Baumgertner, CEO of OAO Uralkali, the world's largest potash producer, the world's largest potash producer.

16:14 04.09.2013

Uralkali CEO's appeal submitted to Belarusian court

An appeal filed by Vladislav Baumgertner, Chief Executive Officer of OAO Uralkali, the world's largest potash producer, against his detention has been submitted to a Belarusian court, the representative of the Belarusian Supreme Court told RIA Novosti.

10:54 04.09.2013

Attorneys prepare defense for Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner

Defense attorneys for Vladislav Baumgertner, Chief Executive Officer of OAO Uralkali, the world's largest potash producer, are presently preparing their client's defense, one of the Belarusian lawyers told RIA Novosti on Tuesday.

12:12 03.09.2013

Interpol puts Russian billionaire Kerimov on wanted list – report

Interpol put Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov on a wanted list Monday, Belarusian television reported, citing the Interior Ministry. Kerimov is the biggest shareholder in fertilizer giant Uralkali, which is embroiled in a commercial battle with its Belarusian counterpart.

10:01 03.09.2013

Belarusian investigator yet to submit Uralkali CEO's appeal to court - attorney

An appeal filed by Vladislav Baumgertner, Chief Executive Officer of OAO Uralkali, the world's largest potash producer, against his detention has not been referred to a Belarusian court.

14:20 02.09.2013

Belarus court revokes ex-presidential candidate's sentence

A Belarusian court on Thursday revoked a two-year suspended sentence given to ex-presidential candidate Vladimir Neklyaev.

15:17 25.07.2013

Belarus hands down third death penalty this year

A Belarusian court has handed down its third death penalty this year. Belarus remains the only European country that still uses the death penalty and repeatedly comes under harsh criticism from international organizations.

15:04 14.06.2013