Russia seeks evidence in Florida for investigation into alleged theft of medical equipment

Article based on an application for the appointment of a Commissioner to collect evidence for a criminal investigation into alleged theft – pursuant to a request for judicial assistance from Russia – that was filed at federal court in the USA on March 15, 2004. Individuals and businesses mentioned in the request for assistance include Russian Public Health Foundation, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Forlog Services SA, ITS Japan JSC, RKS-Rail Khabarovsk LLC, Physio-Control Corporation, Medica Corporation, Barnstead/Thermolyne Corporation, Marco Ophthalmic Inc., Bird Products Corporation, Hewlett Packard, Hudson Respiratory Care Inc, Marus Dental International, and Valtex International Corporation.