Abramovich faces fraud probe over sale of gold mine

Abramovich faces fraud probe over sale of gold mine
By Adrian Gatton
The Independent on Sunday
23 May 2004

Roman Abramovich, the billionaire owner of Chelsea Football Club, is being investigated by Russian authorities over the controversial sale of a mine in his Arctic governorship to London-listed Highland Gold.

Russians apply to raid London offices of jailed Yukos oligarch

Russians apply to raid London offices of jailed Yukos oligarch
By Abigail Townsend and Adrian Gatton
Independent on Sunday
02 May 2004

The Home Office is believed to be considering an application from the Russian authorities to allow them to raid the London offices of oil giant Yukos.