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Russia seeks extradition of former shipyard boss

Moscow is in touch with authorities in the US, seeking the extradition of the former head of state-run shipyard, Far Eastern Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Center (FESRC).

Prosecutors believe Igor Borbot embezzled more thanRBL4bn ($61.5m) allocated to build a shipyard, Zvezda, in Russia’s Far East.

It is understood Borbot has been held in the US over immigration violations.

Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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