HALISTER1: Russian Prosecutors to Check Offshore Leaks Data on Its Citizens

Russian Prosecutors to Check Offshore Leaks Data on Its Citizens

(Bloomberg) -- Prosecutor General’s Office will verify information published in domestic, foreign media about Russian individuals, entities alleged to hold offshore cos., accounts, according to statement on its website.
  • Main purpose of inquiry is to check whether Russian citizens comply w/ domestic legislation, intl law on preventing corruption, money-laundering
  • NOTE: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on April 4 that so-called Panama Papers on offshore transactions have nothing to do w/ President Vladimir Putin; said he can’t comment on behalf of govt agencies that may seek to check leaked data
  • NOTE: ‘Panama Papers’ Train New Spotlight on Global Elites’ Wealth
  • NOTE: Panama Papers Allegations Seek to Target Putin, Russia: Kremlin
  • NOTE: Putin Not Linked to $2 Billion Offshore Loans, VTB CEO Says
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Dmitry Peskov ((RUS)Ofc Of The President)
Vladimir Putin (Russian Federation)

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