Russian Duma Speaker Proposes Treating Money Transfers Abroad as Aggravating Factor in Economic Crimes

Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the Russian State Duma, proposed that transferring money abroad in connection with proven economic crimes be considered an aggravating circumstance in sentencing. This is a legislative initiative that, if enacted, would increase penalties for economic crimes involving capital flight. The proposal signals a tightening of Russia's legal stance on capital outflows, potentially affecting business confidence and cross-border financial flows.