US auctions off $325M seized Russian superyacht – including helipad, gym and spa America contends that Suleiman Kerimov, former Russian politician, owns the yacht The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Call for Nato action after Russian drone intrudes on Lithuania Russia talking down Medvedev’s influence after nuclear threats; oligarch’s superyacht goes on sale with proceeds to Ukraine. What we know on day 1,260 The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2025
Chelsea FC face new questions over how Roman Abramovich funded success Leaked files reveal secret payments that may have breached football’s strict ‘financial fair play’ rules The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy says he will keep up military pressure on Russian-occupied Crimea – as it happened Ukrainian president says military pressure will continue, during video address in Prague that was marred by possible hack attack, says Czech parliament The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 608 Sweden says ‘external force or tampering’ broke cable to Estonia; US seeks forfeiture of Russian-owned yacht worth $300m The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2023
US sanctions non-Russians linked to military suppliers The U.S. says it's imposing sanctions on a list of people and firms around the globe that it alleged were involved in supporting Russia's military in its war on Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022
U.S. blocks $1 billion in Delaware trust linked to Russian oligarch with ties to Putin A seized superyacht that U.S. officials say is linked to Suleiman Kerimov is also in U.S. custody. Axios · Jul 1, 2022
U.S. takes enforcement action against trust over interest held by Russian oligarch The United States on Thursday took enforcement action imposing restrictions against Delaware-based Heritage Trust on the grounds that sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov holds a property interest, the Treasury Department said. Reuters · Jun 30, 2022
Russian superyacht seized by US arrives in San Diego Bay A $325 million superyacht seized by the United States from a sanctioned Russian oligarch has arrived in San Diego Bay The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022
Russian superyacht arrives in Hawaii after U.S. seizure order A superyacht seized in Fiji last month at the request of U.S. authorities, who say the $300 million Amadea is owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov, has arrived in Hawaii, Refinitiv Eikon vessel tracking data showed. Reuters · Jun 17, 2022
Russian superyacht Amadea arrives in Honolulu from Fiji A Russian-owned superyacht seized by the United States has arrived in Honolulu Harbor flying an American flag The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022
US wins legal battle to seize $325m superyacht docked in Fiji US authorities claim vessel is beneficially owned by Suleiman Kerimov, one of Russia’s richest men The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2022
Mystery Russian superyacht sets sail for the US after Fiji court ruling Russian oil boss linked to ‘Putin’s yacht’ at centre of US court case The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2022
Fiji turns over yacht allegedly owned by Russian oligarch to US The ruling ends an eight-week legal battle over the $300m Amadea yacht, allegedly owned by Suleiman Kerimov. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022 US wins case to seize Russian superyacht in Fiji, sails away The United States has won a legal battle to seize a Russian-owned superyacht in Fiji and wasted no time in taking command of the vessel and sailing it away from the South Pacific nation
Reuters · Jun 7, 2022 Russian superyacht to leave Fiji, court rules A Fiji court has ruled a Russian-owned superyacht be removed from the Pacific island nation by the United States because it was a waste of money for Fiji to maintain the vessel amid legal wrangling over its seizure.
Zenger · Jun 2, 2022 Yacht Guilty: Fiji High Court Backs USA In Tug Of War Over Oligarch’s $325 Million Superyacht Fiji’s High Court has backed a US bid to confiscate a $325 million superyacht the FBI says is owned by an oligarch pal of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Independent UK · May 27, 2022 US wins latest legal battle to seize Russian yacht in Fiji The United States has won the latest round of a legal battle to seize a $325-million Russian-owned superyacht in Fiji, with the case now appearing headed for the Pacific nation’s top court
WEKU · May 19, 2022 Before a Fiji court: Can the U.S. seize a Russian yacht in the South Pacific? The case of a yacht detained in the South Pacific island nation is raising questions about how far U.S. jurisdiction extends.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2022 Court considers whether US can seize a Russian yacht in Fiji On May 5, five U.S. federal agents boarded the massive Russian-owned superyacht Amadea that was berthed in Lautoka harbor in Fiji
Tribune News Service · May 14, 2022 ‘Straw owner’ hides $1 billion worth of Russian yachts, US says In the race to seize assets tied to sanctioned Russian billionaires, U.S. authorities are alleging that a Russian tycoon acted as the “straw owner” of two yachts worth more than $1 billion, including the $700 million Scheherazade, a superyacht linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Al Jazeera · May 9, 2022 Fiji pauses US seizure of yacht linked to Russian oligarch Washington says the luxury vessel is owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov.
Reuters · May 7, 2022 Fiji court rules Russian yacht to stay in South Pacific nation for now A Fiji court has ruled that the $300 million yacht allegedly owned by Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov and seized by the United States must remain in Fiji for now.
WEKU · May 6, 2022 A Russian oligarch's $325M superyacht has been seized in Fiji U.S. authorities say the 348-foot vessel is owned by Suleiman Kerimov, a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 6, 2022 Russian Oligarch's Yacht Seized in Fiji on US Request 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 corruption, the department said Thursday. The five-year-old, 348-foot (106 meter) "Amadea" was berthed in Lautoka, Fiji in the…