Russian ex-banker Andrei Borodin wins asylum in UK

[Gerald]

A Russian ex-banker who fled to London in 2011 after being accused of alleged fraud has been granted political asylum in the UK, the BBC has learnt.

A Russian ex-banker who fled to London in 2011 after being accused of alleged fraud has been granted political asylum in the UK, the BBC has learnt.

Announcing the news earlier to a Moscow newspaper, Andrei Borodin said the legal case against him in Russia was politically motivated.

BBC News established Mr Borodin had indeed been granted asylum.

Russia's interior ministry says it will continue to seek the extradition of the former Bank of Moscow president.

He and another former official at the bank are both being sought by Russia over a 2010 criminal case involving a loan worth 12.8bn roubles ($419m; £276m; 319m euros).

An Interpol "red notice" has been posted for Mr Borodin, which states he is wanted by Russia for fraud.

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Now open the British authorities his hospitality.



Note: 1 March 2013 Last updated at 18:09 GMT