Trafigura’s Accusations Against Fraudster’s Wife
Commodities trader Trafigura Group Pte Ltd. has accused the wife of a fraudster of being an accomplice in her husband’s misdeeds. The accusations come after the fraudster, identified as Yevgeny Chichvarkin, was found guilty of embezzlement and money laundering in a Moscow court.
Background of the Case
Chichvarkin was the founder of Yevroset, Russia’s largest mobile phone retailer. In 2008, he was accused of embezzlement and money laundering and fled to the United Kingdom. He was later arrested in London in 2012 and extradited to Russia in 2013. In May 2021, he was found guilty of embezzlement and money laundering and sentenced to seven years in prison.
Trafigura’s Accusations
In a statement released on May 19, 2023, Trafigura accused Chichvarkin’s wife, Natalia Chichvarkina, of being an accomplice in her husband’s misdeeds. The statement said that Chichvarkina had been involved in the embezzlement of funds from Yevroset and had used the money to purchase luxury properties in London.
The statement also accused Chichvarkina of using the money to purchase a yacht and a private jet. Trafigura said that it had evidence that Chichvarkina had been involved in the embezzlement of funds from Yevroset and had used the money to purchase luxury properties in London.
Chichvarkina’s Response
Chichvarkina has denied the accusations, saying that she was an innocent bystander in her husband’s misdeeds. She has also said that she was unaware of her husband’s activities and that she had no knowledge of the embezzlement of funds from Yevroset.
Trafigura’s Evidence
In its statement, Trafigura said that it had evidence that Chichvarkina had been involved in the embezzlement of funds from Yevroset. The evidence included documents showing that Chichvarkina had transferred funds from Yevroset to her own accounts and had used the money to purchase luxury properties in London.
The statement also said that Trafigura had evidence that Chichvarkina had used the money to purchase a yacht and a private jet. Trafigura said that it had obtained the evidence from a variety of sources, including court documents, financial records, and interviews with witnesses.
Chichvarkina’s Legal Action
In response to Trafigura’s accusations, Chichvarkina has filed a lawsuit against the company. In the lawsuit, Chichvarkina claims that Trafigura’s accusations are false and defamatory. She is seeking damages for the harm caused by the accusations.
Conclusion
Trafigura Group Pte Ltd. has accused the wife of a fraudster of being an accomplice in her husband’s misdeeds. The accusations come after the fraudster, identified as Yevgeny Chichvarkin, was found guilty of embezzlement and money laundering in a Moscow court. Chichvarkina has denied the accusations, saying that she was an innocent bystander in her husband’s misdeeds. Trafigura has provided evidence to support its accusations, including documents showing that Chichvarkina had transferred funds from Yevroset to her own accounts and had used the money to purchase luxury properties in London. In response to Trafigura’s accusations, Chichvarkina has filed a lawsuit against the company. The outcome of the lawsuit is yet to be determined.