Cyprus ignores Russian atrocities, Western sanctions to shield vast wealth of Putin allies - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/cyprus-russia-eu-secrecy-tax-haven/
Quick Glance: Cyprus Shields Putin Allies from Western Sanctions
- An influx of foreign money, mostly Russian, has brought wealth to some but left Cyprus with a shady financial reputation.
- An investigation by ICIJ, Paper Trail Media, and 67 media partners reveals Cyprus' significant role in moving dirty money for Putin's regime and other dictators.
- The results of the eight-month investigation illustrate Russia's long-standing dominance over Cyprus' intertwined worlds of politics and finance.
- PwC's Cypriot unit assisted Russian oligarchs in undermining Western sanctions aimed at cutting off Putin's war funding.
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