The murky source of Roman Abramovich 's vast fortune has been laid bare as part of an extensive investigation into the sanctioned Russian multi-billionaire.
Abramovich, 55, was placed on the UK's sanctioned individuals list last Thursday, resulting in the freezing of his assets and placing huge financial strain on Chelsea, the football club he has owned since 2003.
The oligarch has extensive links with Vladimir Putin, who invaded Ukraine in February in an act of aggression which led to backlash towards wealthy Russians living abroad under so-called 'golden visas'.
