Ex-Minister Mikhail Abyzov’s Shock $62M Fraud Detention, Explained
Former Russian minister Mikhail Abyzov was detained by security forces Tuesday on suspicion of embezzling 4 billion rubles ($62 million). Abyzov, 46, faces up to 20 years behind bars if convicted. The ex-minister has denied the charges. He is the second government minister to be detained and face criminal prosecution in the past two years,…
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