OREANDA-NEWS. December 29, 2009. Spanish media have reported claims that Oleg Deripaska is being asked by Spanish law enforcement authorities to give evidence in relation to a money-laundering case. The case involves a number of Russian and Spanish companies.

We would like to point out that Mr Deripaska has never been approached by the Spanish law enforcement authorities.

Mr Deripaska has no links to the companies named in the Spanish media in connection with the Spanish investigation.

Some months ago, Mr Deripaska learned his name had been mentioned in connection with the Spanish money-laundering investigation.

He contacted the Russian Prosecutor General to establish the position with the Spanish authorities and also to make clear he was ready to answer any questions they might have.

To the best of our knowledge the Russian Prosecutor General has passed on this enquiry to his Spanish counterparts.

We wish to reiterate Mr Deripaska's willingness to assist the Spanish authorities in this matter and to answer all their questions in line with legally-established procedures.