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BBC Investigation Finds Documents Falsified to Hide Roman Abramovich's Wealth

BBC Investigation Finds Documents Falsified to Hide Roman Abramovich's Wealth

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THE BRIEF
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A BBC Panorama investigation revealed that accounting firm Deloitte assisted in falsifying documents to hide Roman Abramovich's wealth and evade taxes.

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Cypriot accounts signed off by Deloitte omitted assets such as superyachts, mansions, and private jets worth $672 million to bypass transparency laws.

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Lawyers for Abramovich denied allegations of tax evasion or concealment, stating he relied on professional advice, while Deloitte stated it complies with applicable laws.