Yevgeny Kharitonov

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Russian Pol Found in Cement Barrel Owed $80M

Russian Politician Found in
Cement Barrel Owed $80M

Feb 19, 2013 11:05 AM CST

Russian Politician Found in Cement Barrel Owed $80M

Yevgeny Kharitonov thought to be behind murder of Mikhail Pakhomov

(Newser) - The Russian politician who was found dead in a cement barrel Sunday was in debt—to the tune of $80 million. Police say Mikhail Pakhomov, 36, was tortured and killed over the outstanding loan, the New York Times reports. In addition to being a city legislator, Pakhomov was also the...

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