Russian tycoon’s charges unsealed in Giuliani-linked case

By LARRY NEUMEISTER
Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — A Russian tycoon whose name arose prominently in the illegal political contribution case against two associates of Rudy Giuliani was secretly charged with making illegal political donations in September 2020 in a New York court. Charges against Andrey Muraviev were unsealed in Manhattan federal court on Monday. Prosecutors wrote to a judge to say that Muraviev, a businessman, was not in custody but that they would inform the judge if he were arrested. An indictment returned against Muraviev last September said that some of Muraviev’s money was used for contributions and donations in the names of Giuliani’s associates to conceal Muraviev’s involvement.