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Prosecutors Seek 25 Years for Ex-Khabarovsk Governor Sergey Furgal in Moscow Fraud Trial

Prosecutors delivered the request during closing arguments in a case centered on alleged large‑scale theft from MSP Bank by Torex‑linked firms.

Overview

  • The state asked Babushkinsky Court to impose 22 years on the second case, which with Furgal’s earlier term would total 25 years in a strict‑regime colony.
  • Prosecutors also requested an 11 million ruble fine and two years of post‑release restrictions.
  • Investigators allege an organized scheme that stole more than 2 billion rubles from MSP Bank and laundered funds, including $8.7 million tied to Global Metcorp Limited.
  • Roughly 10 defendants, largely from companies linked to the Torex group, face charges including fraud, money laundering and illegal entrepreneurship.
  • Furgal denies the economic charges, and no verdict has been issued in this trial as he continues to serve a prior 22‑year sentence for organizing murders.