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Ex-Russian energy minister arrested in Switzerland

Former Russian Nuclear Energy Minister Yevgeny Adamov was arrested at the request of US officials who have demanded his extradition, a Swiss official said today.

Ex-Russian energy minister arrested in Switzerland

Wed, 04 May, 2005 - 12:50

Former Russian Nuclear Energy Minister Yevgeny Adamov was arrested at the request of US officials who have demanded his extradition, a Swiss official said today.

Adamov, a nuclear physicist, was arrested in Berne during a visit on Monday, said Folco Galli, spokesman for the Justice Ministry.

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