Police in the U.S. state of Oregon have arrested a Russian emigrant on charges of moving more than $172 million into the United States and out to more than 50 countries via shell companies, the CIA said on its website.
Victor Kaganov, a resident of the city of Tigard, is accused of carrying out more than 4,200 illegal money transmitting operations on behalf of Russian clients.
The suspect faces a five-year prison term or a fine of $250,000 and a three-year probation if found guilty.
MOSCOW, March 4 (RIA Novosti)
