In this episode, we talk about the vast allegations surrounding Vladimir Putin’s hidden wealth, the networks that funnel billions through Russia’s oil and gas giants like Gazprom and Rosneft, the role of oligarchs including Roman Abramovich and Gennady Timchenko, and the secret palaces, offshore companies, and luxury yachts used to hide fortune behind layers of trusted proxies. This story examines how the Kremlin’s inner circle profits, how Western sanctions attempt to pierce the secrecy, and why this modern empire of hidden riches continues to endure.

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