Petr Aven

Russian billionaire and former CEO of Alfa-Bank, Pyotr Aven, has become a defendant in a criminal case in the United Kingdom for alleged violations of sanctions imposed on him by local authorities. Reported by TASS with reference to sources close to the businessman’s circle. In other words, within the scope of the sanctions, Aven cannot spend more than 2.5 thousand liras per month. But British officials believe that the billionaire spent much more than the established amount and “live beyond the possible”.

There is no official confirmation of information regarding the criminal case yet.

Petr Aven was under sanctions in connection with the Russian Federation’s military special operation in Ukraine. In addition to the UK, the European Union and Canada also imposed sanctions on the businessman. So, in Italy, a share of Peter Aven’s real estate in Sardinia was arrested. Before sending the canvases to Russia, France decided to withdraw one of the paintings from the Morozov collection, owned by a businessman. On March 1, it was learned that Petr Aven left Alfa-Bank’s board of directors due to sanctions.

Earlier, the businessman admitted in an interview with the Financial Times that he complains about bad finances and does not know how to live in the current situation. Stating that he does not see the sanctions against him as fair, Erdoğan noted that he is not close to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s circle.

Aven’s fortune is currently estimated at $4.7 billion, according to Forbes.