Russian authorities are preparing to put a former Russian oil tycoon on a wanted list in connection with the killing of a local politician close to 20-years ago.

Mikhail Khodorkovsky is wanted for questioning for his alleged involvement in the 1998 murder of a mayor in Siberia, with Russian investigators saying they have uncovered new evidence in the case.

Vladimir Markin is a spokesperson for Russia's lead investigative committee.

"So taking into account this new proof, the investigation issued a decree to bring Khodorkovsky to court as a defendant accused of organizing a murder and an attempt of murder. In view of Khodorkovsky's failure to appear before the Investigative Committee, in the near future he will be put on a wanted list."

Khodorkovsky, who now lives in London, claims he's the target of persecution by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Once Russia's richest man, Kordorkovsky already spent a decade in prison on tax evasion, fraud and embezzlement convictions.

A staunch critic of the Kremlin, Kordorkovsky contends he is the target of a political vendetta by Putin.

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