Roman Abramovich Claims Conspiracy Against Jersey Government Amid Ongoing Criminal Investigation
Roman Abramovich has claimed a conspiracy against the Jersey government in the context of a criminal investigation into corruption and money laundering linked to his wealth. The investigation, which began in 2022, focuses on the origins of Abramovich's wealth traced back to Russia in the 1990s and 2000s.
Following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Jersey authorities froze more than $7 billion of assets suspected to be connected to Abramovich. A Swiss court ordered the release of Swiss banking records in September after a request by the Jersey attorney general, which has further fueled the ongoing legal battle.
Master David Cadin issued a judgment ordering the Government of Jersey to pay Abramovich's costs, criticizing the government for failing to provide requested data and describing their conduct as extreme and unreasonable. Abramovich and his lawyers have sought disclosure of private messages and emails during the proceedings.
The Jersey attorney general has stated that Abramovich is a suspect in the criminal investigation. Both the Law Officers’ Department and Abramovich declined to comment on the matter.
