Feb 2013: Russia offers pardon to thousands jailed for business fraud

Russia’s lower house of parliament has approved a pardon for thousands of prisoners convicted of business-related crimes.
The amnesty will apply to those who have committed offences such as insurance fraud, business fraud, money laundering and tax evasion. Around 9,000 prisoners are expected to benefit.
The bill was put forward by President Putin last month. He hopes it will improve the development of new business and change the way that the courts treat financial disputes.

http://www.euronews.com/2013/07/02/russia-offers-pardon-to-thousands-jailed-for-business-fraud/