Case against President’s son to be instigated
After an inspection at the offices of the Moldovan President's son, Oleg Smirnov located in the Armenian Cul-de-Sac in Moscow, serious violations were revealed that may bring the son of the Transdnester Republic's family to justice.
According to "Ъ" newspaper, inspectors have found large amounts of extorsion of money at the Torginvest, Rusinvest and Elanta companies belonging to Moldovan President Igor Smirnov's son.
The newspaper reports that last month, a case had already been instigated against Smirnov junior under Article 160 (4) of the Russian Criminal Code, that is, extortion and appropiation of others' belongings by a group of people.
The President's son and his likely partner in crime, banker Oleg Brizitski are suspected of extorting 160 million rubles in Russia and transferring that money to the Transdnester Moldova under the name of humanitarian aid.
Smirnov junior has been called to an interrogation, but hasn't showed up.
