Russias Evtushenkov Held Under Extended House Arrest

The transcript discusses the arrest of Russian billionaire Vladimir, owner of Mobile Telesystems, on money laundering charges. His arrest is seen as a test of Russia's investment climate. The financial impact was significant, with his net worth dropping drastically. The legal proceedings continue, with Vladimir under house arrest. Comparisons are made with other high-profile cases, raising investor concerns about government control. The future implications include potential prison time and financial penalties, affecting the Russian market.

What was the primary charge against Vladimir Yevtushenkov?

• Embezzlement

• Money laundering

• Fraud

• Tax evasion

How did Yevtushenkov's net worth change by the end of September?

• Remained the same

• Decreased by $5 billion

• Increased by $2 billion

• Increased by $5 billion

What is a key difference between the cases of Yevtushenkov and Khodorkovsky?

• Yevtushenkov was arrested for tax evasion

• Khodorkovsky was placed under house arrest

• Yevtushenkov did not pose a political challenge to Putin

• Khodorkovsky was never arrested

What is the maximum penalty Yevtushenkov could face?

• Five years in prison

• Seven years in prison

• Ten years in prison

• Life imprisonment

What was the impact on Sistema's shares following the arrest?

• Increased by 75%

• Remained stable

• Decreased by 90%

• Increased by 90%