Hunting the Russian Oligarchs | Inside the Billion-Euro Hunt

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What really happens to Russia’s richest when they fall out of line? Since the invasion of Ukraine, Russian oligarchs have faced massive pressure – not just from the EU’s sanctions, but from something darker. Hunting the Russian Oligarchs (2022) Director: Vincent Prado Duration: 52 mins Production: Ligne de Front Language: English Country of production: France In this eye-opening documentary, we investigate how Europe froze over 17 billion euros in oligarch assets, and whether these wealthy elites could really push Vladimir Putin to back down. But behind the scenes, something more sinister is happening. About 15 oligarchs close to the Kremlin have died under mysterious circumstances – from poisonings to staged suicides. Are they victims of political games? Or simply pawns in Putin’s larger ambitions? The documentary follows months of investigation into the murky world of shell companies, secret property deals, and quiet disappearances. From luxury villas on the French Riviera to strange deaths in Spain, Russia, and Finland, this film sheds light on the dangerous lives of Putin’s oligarchs – and what happens when they lose their power. 00:00 – Life of Luxury on the Riviera: Before the Sanctions Russian oligarchs dominate the French Riviera with €100M+ villas, private pontoons and massive estates. After the Ukraine invasion, shutters close, security contracts collapse, and frozen assets reshape the coastline’s economic ecosystem. 08:12 – Frozen Assets and the Global Hunt for Hidden Wealth EU sanctions freeze €17 billion in oligarch assets. Specialized investigative units track shell companies, secret ownership chains and offshore structures. Ukrainian cyber teams search from bomb shelters to identify hidden property, yachts and bank accounts. 16:25 – Medvedchuk: Putin’s Man in Ukraine and His €100M Palace In Kyiv, journalists uncover the extravagant estate of Viktor Medvedchuk—Putin’s close ally and godfather to his daughter. Hidden rooms, golden interiors, an Oriental Express replica, and Soviet-era relics reveal a surreal private world. Medvedchuk is later arrested, disguised as a soldier. 24:58 – Propaganda, Fake News and the Kremlin’s Psychological Warfare Medvedchuk’s TV networks spread disinformation portraying Ukraine as Nazi-controlled. Fact-checkers expose deliberate fake images and narratives. Kremlin propagandists amplify hate messaging on Russian TV, shaping public opinion and legitimizing atrocities. 33:12 – Yanukovych: Looted Wealth, Secret Tunnels and a Palace of Excess The film tours the seized mansion of pro-Russian ex-president Viktor Yanukovych: golden chapels, antique collections, marble pools, a bowling alley, a boxing ring and a secret 118-meter tunnel to a luxury spa. 41:14 – Cyprus: The Offshore Empire of Putin’s Inner Circle Oligarchs buy EU passports, register shell companies, launder billions and acquire luxury villas. Investigators confront nominee directors running dozens of firms. Case study: Igor Kesayev—arms dealer, sanctioned billionaire, and suspected owner of the mega-yacht Scheherazade. 49:30 – Finland: A Secret Base on a Strategic Island? Kesayev’s purchase of a remote Finnish island raises alarms: hidden buildings, military-style heliport, surveillance systems and proximity to defense lines. Finnish intelligence investigates whether the site could support Russian military operations. 58:10 – Deaths, Threats and the Price of Defying Putin’s System A wave of suspicious oligarch “suicides,” testimonies from torture survivors, and an assassination attempt against a whistleblower reveal the violent nature of Russia’s oligarchic power structure. The EU debates the future of sanctions as economic pressure mounts. SUPPORT US! ✘ Membership - https://bit.ly/3q5XPBh MORE DOCS! ► Gold: https://bit.ly/2IRZ0OA ► World Economy: https://bit.ly/36QlhEM ► All Playlists: https://bit.ly/3lOiCll #finance #documentaries #economy COPYRIGHT: All of the films published by us are legally licensed. We have acquired the rights (at least for specific territories) from the rightholders by contract. If you have questions please send an email to: info[at]moconomy.tv, Moconomy GmbH, www.moconomy.tv.