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Confiscated Russian oligarch yacht sold below market value

The 'Amadea' was sold on Sep 9 well below its market value. The American government confiscated the luxury vessel because it belonged to the sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleyman Kerimov. The 'Amadea' likely went under the hammer for $100 to $125 million. The reason for the price reduction was a dispute over ownership between the US government and two Russian oligarchs. The 'Amadea's value is actually estimated at $300 to $350 million . The new owner paid only $100 to $125 million. In May 2022, the yacht was seized in Fiji by the U.S. Department of Justice"s Task Force KleptoCapture, an initiative launched to enforce sanctions against Russian oligarchs supporting Vladimir Putin"s regime. Kerimov, a billionaire with ties to Putin and a fortune built through investments in Russian gold producer Polyus, is the true owner, despite claims by another Russian, Eduard Khudainatov, that he holds title to the vessel. The seizure was executed under a U.S. warrant, citing violations of sanctions laws, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), money laundering, and conspiracy. Prosecutors assert that Kerimov and his proxies routed U.S. dollar transactions through American financial institutions to maintain the yacht, making it subject to forfeiture. The operation underscored the U.S. government"s commitment to targeting the assets of sanctioned individuals linked to Russia"s actions in Ukraine.

Seized yacht of Russian oligarch Kerimov to be auctioned

The 'Amadea' of ​​the sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov will be put up for auction on Aug 10, forfeited by order of United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Case 1:23-cv-09304 in San Diego, California, The price is expected to reach around $230 million. Bidders were required to pay a $10 million up-front deposit to ensure that the right people are bidding. fThe yacht is available by sealed bid auction closing Sep 10, The auction is administered by National Maritime Services in collaboration with Fraser Yachts. A comprehensive information package is available. Private onboard inspections are available by appointment: https://www.amadeaauction.com/

Seized yacht of Russian oligarch to be auctioned

More than three years after the "Amadea," was seized from a sanctioned Russian oligarch, the yacht, valued at over $300 million (around €260 million), was put on auction on Aug 5. Bidders can submit offers until Sep 10. Bidders must make a deposit of $10 million. The Florida-based company National Maritime Services is in charge of the auction. The "Amadea" was seized in Fiji in April 2022 and is currently moored in San Diego, California. A US judge dismissed a claim for ownership by former head of the oil and gas company Rosneft, Eduard Khudainatov, in March. According to prosecutors, Khudainatov acted merely as a "front man," while the true owner is Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov. Sanctions were imposed on the close ally of Vladimir Putin because of the war in Ukraine.