russian oligarch Alexei Kuzmichev detained for questioning in France

In France, local police have detained Russian oligarch Alexei Kuzmichev on suspicion of money laundering, tax fraud, and violation of international sanctions.

As part of the preliminary investigation, the French police anti-corruption department conducted numerous searches at several locations, including properties in Paris owned by Kuzmichev. Searches also took place at his villa in the resort town of Saint-Tropez. 

It is noted that Kuzmichev is a shareholder of Alfa Group, one of Russia's largest private investment companies. He has been subject to EU sanctions along with several other co-owners of the company because of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Source: Le Monde