Russian Businessman Faces Extradition over Embezzlement

[geovalin]

Khmer Times/Cheang Sokha

A Russian national is facing extradition after police in Preah Sihanouk province arrested him on Monday in connection with an embezzlement charge in his country. He fled Russia in 2007 and has been hiding in Cambodia ever since, according to officials.

Major General Choun Narin, the police chief of Preah Sihanouk province, said police arrested 38-year-old Balatin Vladimir Vitalievitch following an order from the Court of Appeals.

“We sent him to the Central Security Department [at the Ministry of Interior] for further processing,” he said.

The warrant for his arrest was issued on July 18, 2014, by the Court of Appeals prosecutor Hean Rith, who ordered police to arrest Mr. Vitalievitch over allegations he embezzled money from a Russian company between 2007 and 2008.

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[Ulic]

Not really sure how he was not able to bribe his way out of this unfortunate situation. Either

those who had the money embezzled from were able to pay more or they were better

connected to the Russian government and they were better able to affect the arrest with

high up Cambodian political connections.

[Emster23]

Businessman or thief? Perhaps synonyms in dictionary copywriters use?

[Mr Money Bags]

Businessman or thief? Perhaps synonyms in dictionary copywriters use?

He is likely a confirmed (defunct?) businessman, but only an alleged thief until proven otherwise.

Presumption of Innocence......

You're Welcome!!

[Nemesis7]

Good.