Greece arrests Russian businessman

A former Russian media mogul who clashed with the Kremlin and fled under fraud accusations three years ago was in Greek custody after being arrested during an airport check, authorities announced tonight.

A former Russian media mogul who clashed with the Kremlin and fled under fraud accusations three years ago was in Greek custody after being arrested during an airport check, authorities announced tonight.

Vladimir Gusinsky, whose former empire included the independent NTV television station, was detained on Thursday after arriving from Tel Aviv, Israel, where he has lived since April 2001.

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