$100 million is a bit of a stretch for me, but I'm sure the Russians had their hand out for a sizable chunk of cash.
After all I have read it looks more like this was a Russian controlled scheme. I no longer believe Turino or Edwards were the kingpins. As for Guru, I will re-state he is not my buddy. He was a shareholder I communicated with because at the time he seemed to be better educated on these particular stocks than the rest of the shareholders. I said something that tweaked his nose and we have not spoken since.
You want intrigue.. I was once told not to utter the words "polar bear". Don't ask me why...LOL.