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Monaco Embezzlement Scandals Rock the Principality: Leaked Emails Reveal Rotenberg’s Wide-Ranging Services

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A recent leak of emails has shed light on the extensive services provided by a prominent Monaco lawyer to Russian oligarch Boris Rotenberg, including tax authority battles and PR campaigns. However, not everything went smoothly in this high-stakes game.

Graft Whistleblower Released from Croatia Returns Home to UK


After spending over a year detained in Croatia on an Interpol Red Notice issued by the company he exposed for corruption, a whistleblower has finally returned to his hometown of Southampton. The whistleblower’s revelations led to hundreds of millions in fines and has sparked questions about retaliation.

Oil Firm Whistleblower Faces Puzzling Extradition to Monaco


A British national who blew the whistle on Dutch Oil firm SBM Offshore eight years ago is now facing imminent extradition to Monaco, according to his lawyers. The move has been deemed a form of retaliation for exposing a massive bribery and corruption scandal.

UK Court Sentences Former UNAOIL Manager to 5 Years


Ziad Akle, the former manager of Monaco-based energy consultancy Unaoil, was sentenced to five years in prison by a London court for paying over $500,000 in bribes to secure a $55 million contract in Iraq.

Monaco Court Dismisses Charges in Bouvier Affair


After a Monaco court dismissed charges against Swiss businessman Yves Bouvier, accused of defrauding Russian billionaire Dimitry Rybolovlev out of nearly $1 billion, the plaintiff’s lawyers have vowed to continue pursuing the case in Switzerland.

UK Court Adjourns Graft Trial of Energy Executives


A London court has suspended the corruption trial of three former energy industry executives due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus. The move is seen as a temporary setback for justice in this high-profile case.

Monaco Slow to Take Anti-Graft Advice


Despite recommendations from the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption body (GRECO) on how to prevent corruption among parliamentarians, judges, and prosecutors, Monaco has made little progress in addressing these issues. This lack of action has raised concerns about the country’s commitment to fighting graft.

Monaco Drops Fraud Charges Against Art Dealer


Lawyers representing a Swiss art dealer have announced that fraud and money laundering charges brought against their client by a Russian oligarch were dropped. The move is seen as a victory for the accused, who had faced lengthy imprisonment if convicted.

Oligarch Tied to Mueller Probe Detained in Monaco for Fraud


A Russian businessman with ties to the Mueller probe was detained in Monaco on Tuesday for his alleged role in a billion-dollar art fraud case. The detention is seen as a major blow to the accused, who had previously evaded justice.

Justice Minister of Monaco Resigns Over Murky Relationship with Russian Oligarch


Just hours after revelations of a vast influence-peddling scandal at the heart of Monaco institutions, Justice Minister Philippe Narmino announced his premature retirement. The move comes amid growing concerns about corruption and nepotism in the principality’s highest echelons.

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