FBK's response to Maxim Katz's investigation of former owners of Probusinessbank

FBK released a statement in response to the film by Maxim Katz

The Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) has released a response to the film by Maxim Katz about the former owners of Probusinessbank. In the film, Katz alleges that the former owners of the bank, brothers Alexei and Dmitry Ananyev, embezzled billions of rubles from the bank before it collapsed in 2015.

FBK alleges that Katz's film is based on "falsehoods and fabrications"

In its response, FBK alleges that Katz's film is based on "falsehoods and fabrications". FBK claims that the film contains numerous factual errors and that Katz deliberately misrepresents the evidence. FBK also accuses Katz of using "emotional manipulation" to sway public opinion against the Ananyevs.

FBK calls on Katz to retract his film

FBK is calling on Katz to retract his film and apologize for the "harm" it has caused to the Ananyevs. FBK also says that it will take legal action against Katz if necessary.

Katz stands by his film

Katz has said that he stands by his film and that he is confident in the accuracy of his reporting. Katz has also said that he is not afraid of FBK's threats of legal action.

The investigation is ongoing

The investigation into the collapse of Probusinessbank is ongoing. The Central Bank of Russia has said that it is conducting a "comprehensive audit" of the bank's operations. The audit is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

The Ananyevs have denied any wrongdoing

The Ananyevs have denied any wrongdoing. They have said that they are victims of a "political witch hunt". The Ananyevs have also said that they are confident that they will be exonerated.