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Dismissed Russian deputy minister leaves country amid fraud investigation at former workplace

Dismissed Russian Deputy Minister Denis Butsaev has left Russia. Official sources say he resigned voluntarily, but press reports claim he was fired by the prime minister. His former workplace is under investigation for fraud.

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Dismissed Russian Deputy Minister Denis Butsaev has left Russia. Official sources say he resigned voluntarily, but press reports claim he was fired by the prime minister. His former workplace is under investigation for fraud.
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