Coverage dated May 3, 2022 to May 5, 2022

Russian superyacht seized by American authorities in Fiji

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The Justice Department says a superyacht owned by a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering has been seized by law enforcement in Fiji.

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News Center Maine
Fiji says US can seize Russian superyacht but not right away (opens News Center Maine)
Published May 3, 2022
News Center Maine's feed description
The main question is which of of two Russian oligarchs owns the yacht. Only one of them has had sanctions placed on him.
FOX 13 Tampa
Fiji judge rules US can seize Russian superyacht but not right away (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published May 3, 2022
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
The yacht Amadea is worth $325 million and was stopped from leaving Fiji because of its links to Russia. But it’s not known which Russian oligarch owns it.
12News Now Beaumont
Russian oligarch has until Friday before US seizes superyacht in Fiji (opens 12News Now Beaumont)
Published May 3, 2022
12News Now Beaumont's feed description
The main question is which of of two Russian oligarchs owns the yacht. Only one of them has had sanctions placed on him.
Fox News
Fiji judge rules US can seize Russian oligarch's superyacht (opens Fox News)
Published May 3, 2022
Fox News's feed description
A Fiji court ruled this week that the U.S. can seize a yacht owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch starting Friday after the defense presents its argument.
France 24
Russian oligarch's yacht seized in Fiji on US request (opens France 24)
Published May 4, 2022
France 24's feed description
Authorities in Fiji have seized the $300 million yacht of Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov after the US Justice Department requested the vessel be held for violating sanctions and for alleged ties to…
NBC10 Philadelphia
Fiji Seizes $300 Million Superyacht Belonging to Russian Oligarch Suleiman Kerimov (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published May 4, 2022
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
The seizure of Suleiman Kerimov’s superyacht is part of a broader effort to take the assets of sanctioned oligarchs as Russia invades Ukraine.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
US announces seizure of superyacht owned by Russian oligarch (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published May 4, 2022
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description
The Justice Department says a superyacht owned by a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering has been seized by law enforcement in Fiji. A judge in Fiji earlier
NBC News
U.S. says Fiji seized Russian billionaire’s $300 million superyacht (opens NBC News)
Published May 4, 2022
NBC News's feed description
The Justice Department says the 348-foot luxury vessel belongs to sanctioned oligarch Suleiman Kerimov.
Al Jazeera
Fiji seizes Russian oligarch’s $300m yacht at US request (opens Al Jazeera)
Published May 4, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
US Justice Department task force has focused on seizing Russian yachts and luxury assets following invasion of Ukraine.
NBC 6 South Florida
Fiji Seizes $300M Superyacht Belonging to Russian Oligarch Suleiman Kerimov (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published May 4, 2022
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
The seizure of Suleiman Kerimov’s superyacht is part of a broader effort to take the assets of sanctioned oligarchs as Russia invades Ukraine.
CBS News
Russian oligarch's $300 million mega-yacht, the Amadea, seized in Fiji (opens CBS News)
Published May 4, 2022
CBS News's feed description
U.S. authorities say is owned by sanctioned oligarch billionaire Suleiman Kerimov.
FOX Business
Russian oligarch's $300M luxury yacht seized in Fiji on behalf of the US (opens FOX Business)
Published May 4, 2022
FOX Business's feed description
A luxury $300 million yacht belonging to a sanctioned Russian oligarch has been seized in Fiji by request of the U.S. in a move that the Justice Department says proves Putin’s allies “cannot hide – not even in the remotest part of the world.”
KTVU San Francisco
Russian superyacht seized by American authorities in Fiji (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published May 5, 2022
KTVU San Francisco's feed description
The Justice Department says a superyacht owned by a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering has been seized by law enforcement in Fiji.
Delaware Public Media
A Russian oligarch's $325M superyacht has been seized in Fiji (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published May 5, 2022
Delaware Public Media's feed description
U.S. authorities say the 348-foot vessel is owned by Suleiman Kerimov, a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering.
Omaha World-Herald
US says superyacht owned by Russian oligarch seized in Fiji (opens Omaha World-Herald)
Published May 5, 2022
Omaha World-Herald's feed description
U.S. authorities say a superyacht owned by a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering has been seized by law enforcement in Fiji. A judge in Fiji earlier in
Insider
A sanctioned Russian oligarch's $300 million superyacht has been seized by Fiji at the US' request (opens Insider)
Published May 5, 2022
Insider's feed description
The Amadea, a 348-foot luxury vessel owned by oligarch Suleyman Kerimov, was seized after it traversed the Pacific Ocean and docked in Fiji.
Portland Press Herald
U.S. says superyacht owned by Russian oligarch seized in Fiji (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published May 5, 2022
Portland Press Herald's feed description
In a statement, Attorney General Merrick Garland said the latest seizure 'should make clear that there is no hiding place for the assets of individuals who violate U.S. laws.'

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