As Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continue, the yachts of the Russian oligarchs are seized one by one. Within the framework of the US sanctions against Russia, the 300 million dollar 107-meter luxury yacht named Amadea, owned by Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov, was in Lautoka, Fiji, at the request of the US Department of Justice and with the support of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). reportedly seized by the forces.
“SHOULD SHOW THAT THEY CANNOT BE HIDDEN EVEN IN THE WORLD’S FURTHER CORNER”
“Last month, I warned the Department has its eye on every yacht bought for money,” said Lisa Monaco, Assistant Attorney General of the US Department of Justice. “We will use every means to implement the sanctions decisions taken in response to Russia’s unjustified and unjust war in Ukraine,” he said.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Karimov was placed on the sanctions list by the US in 2014 and 2018 due to Russia’s operations in Syria and Ukraine. Karimov was also sanctioned by the European Union (EU).
Officials stated that the luxury yacht crossed from the Caribbean to Mexico via the Panama Canal and then arrived in Fiji on April 12, adding that they thought the yacht would sail from Fiji to Russia to prevent the US from taking over. (UAV)