Russian connection: why Putin's telecom minister is in investigators' sights abroad; German and Swiss probes tag Leonid Reiman as owner of businesses he oversees; Commerzbank's unusual role

Article Abstract:

Russia's telecommunications minister, Leonid Reiman, is under investigation for corruption. It is alleged that Mr. Reiman owns significant portions of the telecommunications companies under his jurisdiction. The role of German bank Commerzbank AG in providing loans to these businesses is also being investigated.

Public affairs, Ethics, Political activity, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Putin, Vladimir, Ethical aspects, Cabinet officers, Cabinet officials, Reiman, Leonid

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Commerzbank Faces More Heat

Article Abstract:

A new document has come to light in the Commerzbank AG of Germany investigation for money laundering and political corruption. The new evidence suggests that executives at the bank knew, perhaps as long as ten years ago, about improper ties to Russia's telecommunications minister, Leonid Reiman.

Germany, Money laundering

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