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Swiss Court Dismisses Money Laundering Case Against Gulnara Karimova

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Swiss prosecutors in Bellinzona have discontinued proceedings against Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of the former Uzbek president. However, the court confirmed that the bank where she allegedly hid millions, Lombard Odier, and its former wealth manager will still face trial in Bellinzona. The court has not yet determined if Karimova's funds will be confiscated. The Swiss State Council indicated that the court will decide whether the funds belonging to Gulnara Karimova will be confiscated or released. This follows the dismissal of certain obligations. The decision remains pending according to the source. The trial had commenced the previous day before the dismissal was announced. The dismissal follows Karimova's prison sentence, as she was not permitted to leave Uzbekistan until her sentence is served in 2028.

Swiss prosecutors in Bellinzona have discontinued proceedings against Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of the former Uzbek president. However, the court confirmed that the bank where she allegedly hid millions, Lombard Odier, and its former wealth manager will still face trial in Bellinzona. The court has not yet determined if Karimova's funds will be confiscated. The Swiss State Council indicated that the court will decide whether the funds belonging to Gulnara Karimova will be confiscated or released. This follows the dismissal of certain obligations. The decision remains pending according to the source. The trial had commenced the previous day before the dismissal was announced. The dismissal follows Karimova's prison sentence, as she was not permitted to leave Uzbekistan until her sentence is served in 2028. The court noted she allegedly received hundreds of millions of francs in bribes from international corporations for mobile licenses in Uzbekistan. The Swiss Federal Criminal Court dismissed money laundering charges against Gulnara Karimova because the allegations would have expired by 2028. The court stated that under these circumstances, no verdict could be rendered. Proceedings against co-defendant Genfa Bank Lombach-Udye will continue.

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SRF 4 News

“Das Verfahren gegen Karimova wurde nun eingestellt, weil sie in Usbekistan im Gefängnis sitzt.”

RTS La 1ere

“Les charges retenues en Suisse contre la fille de l'ancien président d'Ousbèque, Istan, seront prescrites à cette date. Le tribunal pénal fédéral a classé la procédure.”

SRF 4 News

“Das Bundesstrafgericht in Bellinzona hat das Geldwäscherei- und Korruptionsverfahren gegen die Tochter des ehemaligen Usbekischen Präsidenten eingestellt.”

RTS La 1ere

“les fonds de Goulnara Karimovane seront confisqués ou ou non, le tribunal.”

SRF 1 Switzerland

“Das Bundesstrafgericht in Berlin-Zoner hat das Geldwäscherei- und Korruptionsverfahren gegen die Tochter des ehemaligen Usbekischen Präsidenten eingestellt. Grund dafür ist, dass Golnara Karimová noch bis 2028 in Usbekistan im Gefängnis sitzt”

RTS La 1ere

“les fonds de Goulnara Karimovane seront confisqués ou ou non, le tribunal. les libérer de ses obligations désapprésents a indiqué le Conseil d'État.”

SRF 4 News

“Es ist der Prozess zu einem der größten Geldwäschereifälle, der in der Schweiz je vor Gericht kam. Er hat gestern begonnen, nun hat das Bundesstrafgericht das Verfahren gegen eine Angeklagte eingestellt. Es handelt sich um Gullnara Karimova.”

SRF 4 News

“Das Gericht begründet die Einstellung mit einer Gefängnisstrafe von Karimowa... habe, was erst 2028 der F...”

SRF 4 News

“Unter diesen Umständen könne kein Urteil gefällt werden, so das Bundesstrafgericht. Dieser Entscheid ist allerdings noch nicht rechtskräftig.”

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