Superyacht Russian billionaire confiscated from Fiji police in the Pacific Oceanbroadcast by local media today.
The yacht Amadea, 106 meters long, of the tycoon Suleiman Kerimov, valued at US $ 325 million (298 million euros), anchored in Fiji the day before yesterday Tuesday.
Mr. Kerimov, considered closely associated with Russian President Vladimir Putinsaw him US, British and EU sanctions after the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February.
Amadea crew members arrested and are being questioned by police, according to an article in The Fiji Sun. A police officer explained how yacht moored in Fiji before passing customs clearance and approval.
Authorities were aware that the yacht had made its way to Fiji and were working with their partners to enforce international sanctions against Russia.
According to media reports, under Fiji law, Any ship wishing to dock in Fiji must obtain permits in advance from the Ministries of Health, Trade and Transport, as well as from the Immigration Service.
The U.S. Embassy in Fiji has said it is aware of the yacht’s arrival and is working with island authorities on the issue.
According to the specialized website Marine Traffic, Amadea sailed from Mexico 18 days ago.
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