Abramoff ties to Russians probed

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The investigation is expanding beyond Indian tribes and into Abramoff's dealings with the Russian government, according to a subpoena obtained by The Boston Globe's Michael Kranish. Drawn into the tangled web is a mysterious Dutch company (Voor Huisen - who has no assets and no activity but is connected to Russian energy/military Naftasib executives and Naftasib's interest in legislation, tax policy, and the International Monetary Fund) and more goings-on in that box at FedEx Field.

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2006/02/23/abramoff_ties_to_russians_probed/?page=1

Abramoff ties to Russians probed
US inquiry widens to energy concerns
By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff | February 23, 2006

WASHINGTON -- The federal investigation into the lobbying activities of Jack Abramoff has broadened to examine his dealings with the Russian government and a pair of high-profile Russian energy company executives, according to documents made available to the Globe.
A subpoena in the case, issued this month to an Abramoff associate, says the US government is seeking information on Abramoff-related activities with ''any department, ministry, or office holder or agent of the Russian government." The subpoena, which has not been made public, was given to the Globe by a person who is involved in the case.<snip>


The subpoena seeks information about ties between Abramoff-related groups and a Moscow energy giant that is called Naftasib, a major supplier to the Russian military. Investigators have asked for any information about Abramoff's dealings with two top Naftasib executives, Alexander Koulakovsky and Marina Nevskaya. Senior Naftasib executives helped arrange a trip Abramoff took to Moscow in 1997 with former House majority leader Tom DeLay, a longtime Abramoff friend. The subpoena specifically requests information about dealings between the Abramoff associate receiving the subpoena and DeLay.
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