Firtash Seeking Funds to Get Out of ‘Political’ Custody
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Dmitry Firtash, the Ukrainian billionaire held on a U.S. warrant in Vienna, said he needs a few days to raise a record 125 million-euro ($174 million) bail to get out of custody he criticized as politically motivated.
“The reason for my detention in Vienna last week was without foundation and I believe strongly that the motivation was purely political,” Firtash, 48, said in a statement e-mailed by his spokesman. “My detention will seriously threaten many Ukrainian jobs and destroy my business.”