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Published on 19 May 2005

Russia asks Switzerland to extradite Adamov

Bern, 19.5.2005 - On Tuesday, Russia submitted an application to Switzerland for the extradition of Evgeniy Adamov. The formal extradition request is based on an arrest warrant issued by a Moscow court on 14 May 2005. The office of the Russian Attorney General has instituted proceedings against the former atomic energy minister on the grounds of fraud that he is alleged to have committed during his time in office.