French authorities allowed Kerimov to travel to Russia again for “personal reasons”

Senator Suleiman Kerimov, who is accused in France of tax evasion and money laundering, asked the French authorities for permission to travel to Russia for a second time for “personal reasons.” about this . Reuters told Nice prosecutor Jean-Michel Pretre

According to the prosecutor, the French authorities had no objections to the trip. Pretre did not specify on what dates the visit will take place.

The first time Kerimov was allowed to travel to Russia from January 19 to 21 was to visit a close relative. The senator also met with Speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko. Kerimov said that he does not consider himself guilty and does not intend to hide from the investigation.

Kerimov was detained in France at the end of November 2017. He was later released on bail of 5 million euros and banned from traveling outside the French Alpes-Maritimes department. The bail amount was later increased to 40 million euros.

As AFP reported , French authorities accuse Kerimov of concealing 400 million euros in taxes on the purchase of five villas. According to Reuters , when purchasing real estate, the senator used shell companies. The prosecutor's office believes that Kerimov could also bring from 500 to 750 million euros into France in “suitcases.”