Billionaire in French prostitution case freed
Russian still a material witness in suspected ski resort prostitution ring
Updated: 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
LYON, France - Authorities on Friday freed a Russian billionaire following questioning in connection with an investigation into a suspected prostitution ring operating at the swank Alpine ski resort of Courchevel, a prosecutor said.
The arrest this week of Mikhail Prokhorov, who made his fortune in nickel and gold mining, capped a six-month investigation into the suspected prostitution ring.
Although Prokhorov was released, he and four others have all been designated material witnesses in the investigation, said prosecutor Xavier Richaud.
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Being designated a material witness means that no charges are being filed, but does not exclude the risk