From Russia Today:
Russian tycoon Kerimov becomes second ‘Potash War’ target
Belarus has issued an arrest warrant for principal Uralkali shareholder Suleiman Kerimov, as well as put him on the national and Interpol's most wanted lists.
The Belarusian Investigative Committee filed a criminal case against Kerimov for "abuse of power and office". Russia’s potash tycoon could face up to 10 years behind bars, with his assets and property confiscated, the Belarusian state news agency Belta reported. Belarus officials have added him to Interpol’s wanted list.
“The protection of Russian business interests has always been a priority,” Dmitry Peskov, President Putin’s spokesperson, told Kommersant FM in response to the warrant against Kerimov.
“The situation and the circumstances need to be clarified, and we need more detailed information about the charges against Kerimov before we can fully give any assessment,” Peskov said.
Belarusian investigators said they have grounds to open a criminal investigation into Kerimov last Thursday.
Kerimov is believed to be in the Russian Federation. Belarus officials have also issued arrest warrants for 4 other top Uralkali executives.
Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner was charged and detained in Belarus on similar charges on August 26, after he visited Belarus at the invitation of Prime Minister Mikhail Myasnikov. He is being held in a KGB jail in Minsk, reportedly in solitary confinement...MORE
