U.S. citizen arrested in Russia over $4.5 mln fraud March 15, 2012 - 17:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A U.S. citizen has been detained in the Russian republic of Bashkiria over an attempt to defraud a local businessman of $4.5 million, Federal Security Service (FSB) spokeswoman Renata Remennikova said on Thursday, March 15. According to RIA Novosti, Gennady Elchev, 60, was arrested together with his alleged cohort, Ramzan Vagapov, a 39-year-old resident of Chechnya. Remennikova did not say when they were detained. Elchev presented an ID showing him to be an advisor to the first deputy prime minister of the Republic of Chechnya. The two men put up resistance during the arrest. They are being held on fraud charges.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
