Mactrans LLC

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia for suspected tax fraud involving Texcontrol Limited.

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged fraud and bribery - pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia - that was filed at federal court in the USA on October 20, 2005. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Alexander Ivanovich Tugushev, Andrei Yurievich Lysskov, Lenar Faridovich Zinatulin, Vladimir Gennadievich Chekunov, Santa Kio Ltd., Pollux LLC, SF Alexandrov, Charmson Foods Corporation, Mactrans LLC, Lateko Banka, GV Chuguevsky, Vladimir Mikhalev, and Vitaly Orlov.

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into Alexander Ivanovich Tugushev, former Vice Chairman of the Russian Federate State Committee for Fishery, and others, including Andrey Yurievich Lysskov, Lenar Faridovich Zinatulin and Vladimir Gennadievich Chekunov, for alleged fraud, theft and corruption.

Application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation in Russia into Alexander Ivanovich Tugushev, who is suspected of paying US$3.7 million in bribes to government officials in return for commercial fishing licenses.