Spain seeks extradition for Ukrainian oligarch linked to senior Tories for alleged money laundering

A controversial oligarch linked to senior Conservatives and Donald Trump’s former campaign manager is being sought by Spanish authorities over alleged moneylaundering, according to reports.



Dmitry Firtash, currently also fighting extradition to the US over  alleged corruption – which he denies – now reportedly faces a judge’s demands to be sent to Spain. The Spanish case involves allegations – also denied – that he was part of an organisation to launder about €10m (£8.5m) through property deals and restaurants.

Spanish media reported that the money is alleged to have come from companies incorporated in Cyprus and the British Virgin Islands.

Mr Firtash became known in the UK shortly before the revolution in Ukraine, when it emerged that he had connections with senior British parliamentarians including former culture secretary John Whittingdale and Lord Risby through his backing of the British Ukranian Society, a parliamentary organisation.