Usmanov’s press service told socialbites.ca that the actions of German law enforcement agencies against businessman Alisher Usmanov caused great surprise and shame.
Some Western media had previously reported that searches were carried out at Usmanov’s real estate in Germany and that many premium vehicles were seized during these searches.
“The search looks like a new case of intimidation and political persecution with a hint of nationality, not hidden on behalf of the special investigative commission of German customs, Matrjoschka,” the press service said.
According to Usmanov’s representatives, the billionaire always accurately declared his legally acquired personal property, and also disclosed the funds by which he acquired it.
The press service noted that Usmanov last year provided German law enforcement authorities with information about all the properties he acquired in Germany and other EU countries over the past 20 years.
In 2022, German authorities carried out 22 searches of facilities that investigators attributed to Usmanov as part of the money laundering case. reported Der Spiegel. He is also suspected of evading sanctions and tax evasion.
Previously Usmanov filed a lawsuit He appealed to the German Constitutional Court regarding the search carried out on the yacht.
Source: Gazeta
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