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‘Disgraceful’: Carlsberg criticises Russian takeover as two former executives detained

Russian investigators have asked for the arrest of Denis Sherstennikov and Anton Rogachevsky on suspicion of fraud

In June, Russia seized control of Baltika, the local subsidiary of Carlsberg, under a presidential decree that allows for the assets of companies or individuals from “unfriendly” nations to be taken over by the state. Picture: Bloomberg

Russia has detained two former executives from Carlsberg who managed the Baltika Brewing company before it was seized by the state and accused them of fraud, in an act described as “appalling” by the drinks giant.

The investigators asked a St. Petersburg court to place Denis Sherstennikov and Anton Rogachevsky under arrest on suspicion of fraud, the court said on Telegram.

The managers have been detained, Fontanka media reported.

The investigators allege that the two ...