time, the largest amount raised for a deal of this kind in Russia. On 2 September 2019, the Russian Commercial Court of the Amur Region, Russia, ordered the seizure of the 41.6% share of equity in Vostochny Bank controlled by Baring Vostok. The seizure was requested by Vostochny and, according to the court, it was necessary to prevent Baring Vostok selling shares in Vostochny before a court decision was reached in continuing litigation over alleged embezzlement by Baring Vostok executives. References External links Baring Vostok Capital Partners (company website) Private equity firms of Russia Companies based in Moscow Financial services companies established in 1994 Investment banking private equity groups