US Spends Millions Maintaining Seized Russian Oligarch’s Yacht
Newly released documents reveal that maintaining the seized $230 million superyacht Amadea, allegedly owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleyman Kerimov, has cost U.S. taxpayers tens of millions of dollars over two years. Expenses include crew upkeep, fuel, and even iPhone replacements, all while the yacht sits in San Diego awaiting legal proceedings. This ongoing cost has prompted criticism and calls for reform to expedite the forfeiture process of such assets. The seizure, initially hailed as a victory against Russian oligarchs, is now raising concerns about the financial burden on American taxpayers.
John Q. Hosedrinker