Lembergs, the mayor of Ventspils, is allegedto be the beneficial owner of the Ventspills commercial group claimed to haveonce had major or controlling power over the Riga tanker owner.
Antonio Gramsci Shipping Corp and othersingle ship companies connected to Latvian Shipping are suing Recoletos Ltd,various other offshore companies and individuals over more than $100m oflosses suffered as a result of alleged undervalued and fraudulent charters.
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