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crime-and-legal1 year ago

"US Authorities Ramp Up Actions Against Russian Figures Linked to Putin"

Russian national and U.S. legal permanent resident Vadim Wolfson, founder of Bank Otkritie, was arrested in Austin on federal charges related to violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and money laundering. The charges also involve Russian national Andrey Kostin and a U.S. national, with the scheme allegedly aimed at benefiting Kostin, a Russian oligarch sanctioned by the U.S. in 2018. Wolfson, who owns properties in Austin, is facing legal action amid heightened scrutiny of Russian oligarchs due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

via KXAN.com|
#austin#crime-and-legal#money-laundering
crime2 years ago

Russian National Arrives in US Without Passport, Ticket, or Visa

A Russian national, Sergey Vladimirovich Ochigava, has been charged after allegedly sneaking onto a plane in Denmark bound for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) without a passport or visa. Ochigava provided false and misleading information about his travel to the United States and was observed switching seats and consuming multiple meals during the flight. Authorities found incomplete passport parts and an Israeli ID card in his bag. Ochigava claimed to have a PhD in economics and marketing but could not recall how he got on the plane or explain his presence in Copenhagen.

via ABC News|
#crime#false-information#lax
tragedy2 years ago

Fatal Tiger Shark Attack on Russian Tourist in Egypt Caught on Camera

A 23-year-old Russian man was killed by a tiger shark while swimming at a beach in Egypt, witnessed by his father and others. The incident was captured on video and has shocked viewers. The victim lived in Egypt full-time and was not a tourist. The beach was deemed safe to swim, and the attack prompted authorities to close off a 74-kilometre stretch of the coastline. The shark has been caught and is being examined to identify reasons for the attack.

via Hindustan Times|
#beach#egypt#russian-national
crime2 years ago

Cheesecake murder plot leads to 21-year sentence for NYC woman

Viktoria Nasyrova, a Russian national, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for attempted murder, assault, and theft after she poisoned a woman with a slice of cheesecake in an attempt to steal her identity. The victim survived the attack, but her valuables and documents were stolen. Nasyrova's lawyer has filed an appeal against the verdict and sentencing, calling it "excessive and inappropriate."

via The Washington Post|
#attempted-murder#crime#identity-theft