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Does the Moscow lawyer who met Trump Jr have Russian spy agency?

^ Tsvetkova, Maria; Stubbs, Jack (21 July 2017). "Exclusive: Moscow lawyer who met Trump Jr. had Russian spy agency as client". Reuters. Retrieved 21 July 2017.

Who is the lawyer for Pyotr Katsyv?

Veselnitskaya is a long-time lawyer for Pyotr Katsyv, who is the vice-president of the state-owned Russian Railways, and was formerly the Moscow region's minister of transportation.

Who represented Russian firm at center of major money-laundering probe?

^ a b c Bertrand, Natasha (16 November 2017). "Former FBI director represented Russian firm at center of major money-laundering probe". Business Insider. Retrieved 25 January 2021.

Who is Katerina Veselnitskaya and why was she indicted?

On 8 January 2019, Veselnitskaya was indicted for obstruction of justice by the office of the U. S. Attorney for the Southern District Court of New York, in connection with a 2015 money laundering case.

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Who is Denis Katsyv's lawyer?

Veselnitskaya acted as the lawyer for Denis Katsyv, a key figure in the U.S. indictment. The son of a former Moscow regional transport minister, he was sole owner of Prevezon Holdings, which was named in the U.S. indictment alleging that some proceeds from the tax fraud scheme were laundered through the purchase of New York City real estate.

Who is Magnitsky?

Magnitsky was a Russian lawyer and auditor who in 2007 and 2008 uncovered an alleged vast corruption scheme involving about $230 million, according to a federal indictment by the U.S. Southern District of New York in 2013. The alleged tax fraud scheme came at the expense of an investment firm, Hermitage Capital, owned by an American investor, Bill Browder, according to the U.S. indictment.

Who is the woman who fought against Magnitsky?

Veselnitskaya has fought against the Magnitsky Act in both her home country and in the United States, and it was the topic of discussion during her Trump meeting. The act itself was named after Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, who discovered fraud involving the real estate company, Prevezon Holdings, which was owned by the son of a Russian official. Oddly enough, Magnitsky died in Russian custody. Veselnitskaya and her firm, Kamerton Consulting, represented Russian businessman Denis Katsyv (who was the owner of the Cyprus-based Prevezon Holdings) in a civil case, which involved fraud. The case was filed by then New York U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in 2013 in Manhattan.

Did Veselnitskaya meet Trump Jr?

Veselnitskaya is now making headlines for her meeting with Trump Jr. in 2016, which also raised eyebrows surrounding the allegations (and several investigations) into the Kremlin’s meddling in the presidential election. According to three advisers to the White House who were briefed on the meeting, Trump Jr. was promised “damaging information about Hillary Clinton” before the initial meeting took place. However, it is unclear as to whether or not the Russian lawyer actually produced any incriminating evidence on Hillary Clinton.

Who is Pyotr Katsyv's lawyer?

Veselnitskaya is a long-time lawyer for Pyotr Katsyv, who is the vice-president of the state-owned Russian Railways , and was formerly the Moscow region's minister of transportation. In 2008, the Russian journalist, Vladimir Solovyov, accused Veselnitskaya and her stepdaughter of orchestrating unusual court decisions regarding land in Moscow.

When did Veselnitskaya graduate from the Moscow State Legal Academy?

Veselnitskaya has said that she graduated with distinction from the Moscow State Legal Academy in 1998. She attests that she was then employed for a period by the prosecutor's office in Moscow Oblast, where she worked on legislation, and claims to have won over 300 legal cases. Veselnitskaya switched to private practice, ...

Why was Veselnitskaya indicted?

On 8 January 2019, Veselnitskaya was indicted in the United States with obstruction of justice charges for allegedly having attempted to thwart the Justice Department investigation into the money laundering charges against Katsyv.

What did Akmetshin do in the Soviet Union?

From 1986 to 1988, Akmetshin served in the Soviet Army, where he obtained the rank of sergeant and worked in a counterintelligence unit for the KGB. Veselnitskaya's campaign included an unsuccessful attempt in Washington to repeal the Magnitsky Act and to "keep Mr. Magnitsky’s name off the law".

What is the case against Veselnitskaya?

Attorney for the Southern District Court of New York, in connection with a 2015 money laundering case.

What is Natalia Veselnitskaya's name?

Natalia Veselnitskaya. In this Eastern Slavic naming convention, the patronymic is Vladimirovna and the family name is Veselnitskaya. Veselnitskaya attends a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Russia in 2016.

Where did Vladimir Veselnitskaya travel?

According to Swiss news sources, a Swiss agent and Russia specialist from the Federal Office of Police, investigating the Prevezon transaction from a Magnitsky Act violation, travelled privately to Moscow in December 2016 with his diplomatic passport, where he met Veselnitskaya.

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Background on The Magnitsky Case

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Magnitsky was a Russian lawyer and auditor who in 2007 and 2008 uncovered an alleged vast corruption scheme involving about $230 million, according to a federal indictment by the U.S. Southern District of New York in 2013. The alleged tax fraud scheme came at the expense of an investment firm, Hermitage Capital, owned by …
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The Kremlin and The Magnitsky Fallout

  • The Kremlin retaliated for the Magnitsky Act, in part, by banning U.S. adoptions of Russian children. There are indications that some people involved in the alleged fraud that Magnitsky uncovered are being given cover by the Kremlin. Russia issued an Interpolred notice for Browder, which Interpol later rejected as politically motivated. Magnitsky was put on trial posthumously a…
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Veselnitskaya's Role

  • Veselnitskaya acted as the lawyer for Denis Katsyv, a key figure in the U.S. indictment. The son of a former Moscow regional transport minister, he was sole owner of Prevezon Holdings, which was named in the U.S. indictment alleging that some proceeds from the tax fraud scheme were laundered through the purchase of New York City real estate. The U.S. Attorney's Office in New Y…
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