Igor Sechin wants to prove Rosneft and Gunvor did not participate in the breaking of any laws

President of Rosneft Igor Sechin has denied participation of the oil company and Gennady Timchenko, a former co-owner of the trader Gunvor, in illegal operations. The fact that US investigators are looking into the operations of these companies on suspicion of money laundering was reported at the beginning of April, but the companies denied any wrongdoing. Mr. Sechin also stated that Rosneft was ready to prove its noninvolvement in any illegal actions in court.

On November, 10, the Rosneft’s president Igor Sechin said in interview to the Russia 24 that he didn’t know the details of the investigation, conducted in respect of Rosneft and the trader Gunvor Group by US prosecutors. "I don’t know the circumstances of this case, but I know one thing: neither Rosneft, nor (Gennadiy) Timchenko participated in any crimes or in any violations - the president of the oil company explained. - And we can easy prove it in court".