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Ukrainian billionaire Dmitry Firtash detained in Vienna at Spain’s request

The businessmen’s spokesman has refused to confirm it
Dmitry Firtash, Vienna, February 21 AP Photo/Ronald Zak
Dmitry Firtash, Vienna, February 21
© AP Photo/Ronald Zak

VIENNA, February 21. /TASS/. Ukrainian billionaire Dmitry Firtash has been detained in Vienna at the request of Spanish prosecutors, a spokeswoman for the Vienna prosecutor’s office Nina Bussek told TASS on Tuesday.

The businessmen’s spokesman refused to confirm it to TASS correspondent, saying Firtash was having a meeting with his lawyers.