- An $81 million superyacht owned by a Russian oligarch is reportedly up for auction.
- At 81.2 meters long, the Alfa Nero is believed to be associated with Russian chemical mogul Andrei Guryev.
- A minister of the government of Antigua and Barbuda has reportedly said that ‘abandoned’ yachts are at risk of becoming ‘dangerous’.
An $81 million superyacht owned by a Russian oligarch is set to be auctioned by the government of Antigua and Barbuda. according to To many report.
The Alfa Nero was “abandoned” at Antigua’s Falmas port in February 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine and is at risk of becoming “dangerous” because it has not been maintained, reports Information Minister Melford Nicholas. It has been.
U.S. Treasury Department Associated Alfa Nero with Andrey GuryevA Russian oligarch, the ministry says he is a “close associate” of President Vladimir Putin.Guryev is Licensed by the United States in August, England by April EU March 2022.
Guryev is one of the richest individuals in Russia with a net worth of $10.1 billion. According to Bloomberg. He founded PhosAgro, a major Russian chemical company, according to the Ministry of Finance.
The 81.2-metre Alfa Nero was built by Oceanco and can accommodate 12 guests in six staterooms and a crew of 28. boat internationalAccording to photos released by Boat International, the yachts are equipped with amenities such as swimming pools and gyms.
The Antigua and Barbuda government reportedly said the Alfa Nero will be put up for auction if the owner does not claim it within 10 days after the sale notice was posted in the media.
The Antigua and Barbuda government did not respond to an insider’s request for comment.
Guardian reported that Guryev denied being the owner of Alfa Nero. Insiders could not reach Guryev for comment.
The Treasury Department said in August that Alfa Nero was Guryev’s “locked property” and purchased the yacht for $120 million in 2014.
According to the Ministry of Finance, Guryev worked for the Russian government until 2013. The British called Guryev an “oligarchy”. Licensed Him in April.