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  1. Photos show the luxury mega yachts that belong to Russian oligarchs

    France seized Amore Vero, a 281-foot megayacht linked to oligarch and politician Igor Sechin, on March 3. The yacht, Amore Vero, is estimated to have a value of $120 million. It has a swimming ...

  2. Here are the superyachts seized from Russian oligarchs

    Authorities in Italy seized a 215-foot superyacht called the Lady M this month. It's owned by Alexei Mordashov, Russia's richest businessman, and it's estimated to be worth $27 million. The ...

  3. Superyacht seized by U.S. from Russian billionaire arrives in San Diego

    June 27, 2022 / 3:40 PM EDT / CBS/AP. A $325 million superyacht seized by the United States from a sanctioned Russian oligarch arrived in San Diego Bay on Monday. The 348-foot-long (106-meter-long ...

  4. 16 superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs

    15. Superyacht Luna is owned by Russian billionaire Farkhad Akhmedov. 16. Triple Seven is owned by Russian billionaire Alexander Abramov, according to media reports. The yacht was last up for sale in 2020 for €38 million ($41.85 million). Updated: March 24, 2022, 1:03 AM. Russia Ukraine.

  5. The U.S. seized Russian oligarchs' superyachts. Now, American ...

    Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Stephanie Baker, senior writer at Bloomberg News, about the complications involved in seizing and maintaining superyachts owned by sanctioned Russian billionaires.

  6. Here are the Russian oligarch yachts being seized as sanctions ...

    The Lady M, a yacht owned by Russia's wealthiest oligarch, was also seized in Italy. A media advisor to Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi confirmed in a tweet that the superyacht known to be ...

  7. Russian oligarch's $300 million mega-yacht, the Amadea, seized in Fiji

    The Amadea, a yacht American officials say is worth at least $300 million, which was owned by sanctioned Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, before it was seized in Fiji on May 5, 2022. U.S ...

  8. U.S. seizes mega yacht owned by oligarch with close ties to Putin

    By The Associated Press. PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain — The U.S. government seized a mega yacht in Spain owned by an oligarch with close ties to the Russian president on Monday, the first in the ...

  9. Roman Abramovich: Russian Oligarch's $700M Yacht the Eclipse ...

    Abramovich's 553-foot-long flagship is The Eclipse, estimated to have cost $700 million when built. After sanctions were initially dropped by the UK against Abramovich, his second "smaller" $600 ...

  10. How sanctions on Russia are shaking up the superyacht world

    Solaris, a superyacht linked to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, is seen docked in Bodrum, Turkey on March 21. Ali Balli/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images. This sudden turn of events have served as a ...

  11. Here's what happens to Russian oligarch yachts after they're seized

    Yachts, villas owned by Russian oligarchs seized as crackdown continues. "The oligarchs could reasonably argue 'I acted within the laws that were in place in Russia and in Europe ...

  12. West hits Russian oligarchs where it hurts

    The EU's sanctions on Russian oligarchs on Wednesday led to Germany's freezing of a yacht owned by Alisher Usmanov, one of the wealthiest Russians, according to a Forbes report. According to ...

  13. Russian Oligarch Andrey Melnichenko $578 Million Yacht Seized ...

    A megayacht belonging to Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko was seized by Italian authorities on Friday, CNN reported. A statement from Italy's finance police said the yacht, known as SY A or ...

  14. How did a Russian oligarch's seized superyacht end up in Everett?

    Monday, April 29, 2024 1:44pm. Local News Everett. EVERETT — A $300 million superyacht seized from a Russian oligarch sailed into the Everett port Monday morning. The 4,400-ton, 348-foot ...

  15. Russian oligarch's yacht costs U.S. taxpayers close to $1 ...

    By Robert Frank, CNBC. A mega-yacht seized by U.S. authorities from a Russian oligarch is costing the government nearly $1 million a month to maintain, according to new court filings. The U.S ...

  16. $300 Million Yacht of Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Suleiman Kerimov

    We will use every means of enforcing the sanctions imposed in response to Russia's unprovoked and unjustified war in Ukraine." "This seizure demonstrates the FBI's persistence in pursuing sanctioned Russian oligarchs attempting to evade accountability for their role in jeopardizing our national security," said FBI Director Christopher Wray.

  17. A seized superyacht shows up in Everett

    But Monday morning, the Amadea, a 348-foot, $300 million-plus superyacht said to be owned by Kerimov, arrived in the Port of Everett to have some work done at a local shipyard. A sleek, white ...

  18. Court in Fiji approves U.S. warrant to seize Russian-owned mega-yacht

    Here's what it means to be an oligarch 01:31. Fiji's High Court on Tuesday ruled that a massive Russian-owned yacht can be seized by U.S. authorities.. American and Fijian officials claim the ...

  19. Inside the capture of a Russian oligarch's superyacht

    Among the opulent floating targets, one "mega yacht" stood out, Mr Adams said. The Amadea is roughly the length of a football pitch, with a helipad at one end and a 10-metre infinity pool at the ...

  20. Seized superyacht docked in Everett

    The superyacht, Amadea, is 348 feet long and valued at approximately $325 million. It holds 16 guests and 36 crew members, and features a helipad, infinity pool, and multiple bars. The ship had ...

  21. Court denies US request to sell yacht it says belongs to sanctioned

    A New York court has denied the U.S. government the right to sell a superyacht that it alleges belongs to sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleyman Kerimov. The ruling means that U.S. taxpayers will ...

  22. 18 Lavish Purchases by the Rich

    Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is known for his collection of mega yachts, including the Eclipse, which was the world's largest private yacht when it was launched in 2010.

  23. Mallorca, the destination chosen by Mark Zuckerberg to debut his $300

    Megayacht debuts. The Launchpad, which also has a support vessel called the Wingman, is the latest megayacht to make its debut in Mallorca.Last year, Bezos launched Koru, the largest sailing yacht in the world, measuring 127 meters (416 feet). The Amazon founder and his fiancée, news anchor Lauren Sánchez, sailed the Mediterranean last summer on the $500-million vessel.