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Roman Abramovich's lawyers warn UK government against seizing Chelsea sale funds

Jersey authorities are investigating whether the £2.5 billion cash raised by Roman Abramovich’s 2022 sale of Chelsea FC amounts to the proceeds of crime, while his lawyers have warned the UK government that he will oppose any attempt to seize these funds.

11 Mar, 08:42 — 11 Mar, 08:42
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The GuardianMostly Factual153d ago

Investigation looks at whether Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea sale cash is ‘proceeds of crime’

Documents filed at Companies House over 2022 deal could complicate row with UK over how money will be used Jersey authorities are investigating whether cash raised by Roman Abramovich’s 2022 sale of Chelsea FC amounts to the proceeds of crime, according to documents filed at Companies House on Wednesday, potentially complicating a row with the UK government over how the money will be used. Accounts for Fordstam Ltd, the company through which the billionaire Russian oligarch owned Chelsea, sho...

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naftemporiki10 Mar, 14:08First to report

Αμπράμοβιτς εναντίον Η.Β.: «Δικά μου τα 2,5 δις. από την πώληση της Τσέλσι»

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The Guardian11 Mar, 08:42Latest update

Investigation looks at whether Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea sale cash is ‘proceeds of crime’

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