Russian scrutinised for ties to Trump investigated in Monaco
by Stephanie Kirchgaessner and Luke Harding from World news | The Guardian on (#35H3A)
Dmitry Rybolovlev allegedly violated privacy of Tania Rappo and used political influence against former art dealer
A Russian billionaire who has emerged as a central figure in the controversy surrounding the Trump campaign's possible collusion with the Kremlin is under investigation in Monaco.
Dmitry Rybolovlev, who is president of Monaco football club, is expected to be formally charged on Friday for allegedly violating the privacy of one-time confidant and friend Tania Rappo, in a case that has raised questions about whether the tycoon used his political influence to wage a legal campaign against his former art dealer.
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