A former Russian oil mogul is fighting his way through New Zealand's courts in a bid to have charges related to alleged drink-driving thrown out.
Mikhail Khimich, whose wealth has been reported to have been in the billions, is now asking the High Court to rule on his case - nearly two years after being stopped by police in Auckland on September 14, 2016.
The 59-year-old faces one charge of refusing to undergo a blood specimen test, despite being required to do so, and also faces a charge of failing to supply identifying particulars, namely a photograph and fingerprints, while in police custody following his arrest.
Khimich could face a possible short prison term, a disqualification from driving and a fine if convicted.
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