Tag: High Net Worth Individuals

How Roman Abramovich Used Shell Companies and Wall Street Ties to Invest in the U.S.

In July 2012, a shell company registered in the British Virgin Islands…

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U.K. vs. Oligarchs: ‘The Gloves Are Now Off’

In a report in December on corrupt money in Britain, Chatham House,…

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How Roman Abramovich, a Russian Oligarch, Found Himself Under Sanctions

As Russian troops massed near the border with Ukraine last month, the…

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A 459-Foot Mystery in a Tuscan Port: Is It a Russian’s Superyacht?

One trade website, which bills itself as “the global authority in superyachting,”…

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Billionaires Battle Over a Hotel and Quality of Life on St. Barts

The Dupré companies started the projects as the island was dealing with…

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U.K. Moves to Tighten Laws on Oligarchs. Critics Say It’s Too Late.

LONDON — Eighteen months ago, Evgeny Lebedev was ushered into the clubby…

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Data Leak Exposes How a Swiss Bank Served Strongmen and Spies

The client rosters of Swiss banks are among the world’s most closely…

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They Made Millions on Luna, Solana and Polygon: Crypto’s Boom Beyond Bitcoin

Brenda Gentry, 46, a cryptocurrency speculator from San Antonio, said she started…

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Where Is Jeffrey Epstein’s Money Going?

When Jeffrey Epstein died, he left behind an estate with an estimated…

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