Swiss authorities detect no violations of law on Artyom Chaika's part - ambassador
MOSCOW. Nov 11 (Interfax) - A check carried out by the Swiss side regarding Artyom Chaika, son of Russian Prosecutor General Yury Chaika, due to his possible involvement in any illegal deals has concluded, and a case was not opened following it, Swiss Ambassador in Moscow Pierre Helg said in an interview with Interfax.
The check was previously initiated by the Anti-Corruption Foundation formed by Alexei Navalny.
"As far as I know, the check was carried out and concluded, I believe. It was not even an investigation; a request of the Anti-Corruption Foundation with the Swiss Prosecutor's Office was made on the form as it was a journalist request," the ambassador said.
"The check carried out by the Swiss side was conducted in good faith, but did not result in the opening of a case on the grounds of laundering of money obtained by criminal means," he said.
As reported, on December 8, 2015, the Anti-Corruption Foundation made a request with the Swiss Prosecutor's Office including accusations against Artyom Chaika of money-laundering. In addition to him, other persons, as well as enterprises, were mentioned in the request.
It was reported afterwards that the Swiss Federal Police conducted an investigation against the aforementioned individuals upon an order from the Prosecutor's Office. The investigation established that these individuals were present in Switzerland and involved in the activity of the aforementioned enterprises; however, no proof of an illegal activity were found.
