Businessman Polonsky faces new fraud charge, Russia may again request his extradition from Cambodia - source

Another criminal investigation has been opened against Russian businessman Sergei Polonsky, who is currently in Cambodia, on the counts of fraud, a source in law enforcement agencies told Interfax.

"A new criminal case has been opened against the entrepreneur. Russian law enforcement agencies believe that Polonsky may be involved in large-scale fraud during the construction of the Rublyovskaya Riviera residential complex," the source said.

The charge was filed against the businessman in his absence.

The source suggested that this new criminal inquiry could prompt the Russian authorities to submit another request for Polonsky's extradition from Cambodia.

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