Uralkali scandal

The Investigatory Committee of Belarus says Interpol has issued a warrant for several top managers of Belarusian Potash Company (BPC).

The ONT TV channel showed footage of Vladislav Baumgertner standing face against the wall in yesterday's evening broadcast.

Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner caused damage to Belarus’ national interests, representatives of Belarusian investigators have claimed.

The connection of the main Uralkali shareholder to illegal activities is being checked now.

Vladislav Baumgertner is being held in Belarus capital Minsk, facing charges of office abuse.

Vladislav Baumgertner has been detained in Minsk today, his whereabouts are unknown.