Defense wraps up presentation of evidence in ex-minister’s bribery case

Business & Economy November 27, 2017, 16:26

Alexei Ulyukayev, who is accused of extorting a $ 2 mln bribe from Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin expressed confidence in his innocence

MOSCOW, November 27. /TASS/. The defense has completed the provision of evidence in the case against former Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev.

"The defense has completed the provision of evidence," said Timofei Gridnev, the lawyer of the former minister.

Ulyukayev, who is accused of extorting a $ 2 mln bribe from Rosneft CEO expressed confidence in his innocence.

"I am in a good mood, I'm confident of my innocence," he said.

On Monday, the Zamoskvoretsky court in Moscow interrogated Ulyukayev. Sechin did not appear in court referring to a busy schedule.

The next court session is scheduled for November 28.

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