The search that took place at the offices of Russia's largest petrochemicals producer, SIBUR-or the Siberian-Ural Petrochemical and Gas Co. - could be linked with a number of criminal cases launched against some of its executives.
Published:
11 January 2002 y., Friday
The Interfax news agency, quoting "trustworthy sources," said that gas giant Gazprom, controlling SIBUR majority share, asked the Prosecutor General's office to launch a criminal case against the company.
Following the search 3 unidentified SIBUR executives were arrested.
The information department of the Prosecutor General's office reportedly confirmed that a criminal case has been launched following a written request of Gazprom management and that a number of people have been arrested. Gazprom said a number of assets, worth 2,6 billion roubles and belonging to Gazprom affiliates has been illegally sold.
SIBUR, established in 1995 by presidential decree to stem the disintegration of Russia's petrochemical industry, is a Gazprom affiliated. Gazprom holds a majority 51 percent stake in the company.
Šaltinis:
allnews.ru
Copying, publishing, announcing any information from the News.lt portal without written permission of News.lt editorial office is prohibited.
The most popular articles
The European Commission approved an application from Spain for assistance from the EU Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF).
more »
The European Commission today reiterated the potential of existing EU-rules on mediation in cross-border legal disputes, reminding Member States that these measures can only be effective if put in place by Member States at national level.
more »
Exports of animals and animal products from the European Union to Russia are expected to receive a boost after five new certificates for exports between the EU and the Russian Federation entered into force on August 15.
more »
World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick visited Moldova on August 11-12 at the invitation of Prime Minister Vlad Filat.
more »
These are the financial results of the banking activities of the Danske Bank Group in Lithuania (Danske Bankas and Danske Lizingas UAB).
more »
The European Investment Bank (EIB) today signed its first loan agreement with Armenia.
more »
Given the worsening food crisis in the Sahel, the Commission today agreed to disburse €14.9 million for food security in Niger, the worst affected country in the area.
more »
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed restructuring of Arnotts' debts in return for a transfer of control to Anglo Irish Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
more »
The European Commission today approved a new financial support package of €135 million for Morocco.
more »
The European Commission is allocating an extra €10 million in humanitarian aid for Liberia.
more »