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Several of Russia’s richest people including some close to President Vladimir Putin have moved billions of dollars abroad in the past year after growing concerned about the country’s economy and the government budget.

As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, Forbes is celebrating our own version of founding fathers (and mothers): the entrepreneurs behind what have become the largest family fortunes in the country.

Italian prosecutors have reportedly filed money laundering charges against Dutch billionaire Marcel Boekhoorn, along with his associates Philip Van Wijngaarden

Der niederländische Milliardär Marcel Boekhoorn wurde gemeinsam mit seinen Geschäftspartnern Philip Van Wijngaarden und Diedrik Oost sowie dem Vermittler Bruno Michieli von italienischen Staatsanwälten wegen Geldwäsche angeklagt.

Revolut chief executive Nik Storonsky and quant house luminary Alex Gerko both appeared in the top 10 of The Sunday Times Rich List for the first time, in a year when its author highlighted the extent of Britain’s wealth exodus.

The Sunday Times Rich List has revealed the wealthiest individuals and families in the UK, and their net worth.

How did a businessman from Montenegro succeed in building a major enterprise in Russia and ultimately become a trusted overseas conduit for prominent Russian billionaires?

Italian prosecutors have reportedly charged Dutch billionaire Marcel Boekhoorn with money laundering, along with two associates, Philip Van Wijngaarden and Diedrik Oost, as well as business intermediary Bruno Michieli.

Nigel Farage has been referred to the Parliamentary standards watchdog after he admitted to receiving a £5m donation from a Thai-based billionaire to enhance his security.

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How did an entrepreneur from Montenegro manage to establish a significant enterprise in Russia and become a "lifeline" abroad for well-known Russian billionaires?

Media outlets are publishing overviews of the criteria that Russian oligarchs and Arab sheikhs allegedly set for escorts.

Swiss bank reports that inheritances have made 91 individuals billionaires, while the overall number surged from 2,682 in 2024 to 9,919 this year.

How Vladimir Litvinenko, rector of the Mining University, transformed the university into a source of billions, political influence, and elite real estate

A gold Rolex desk clock and a $130,000 engraved gold bar presented to Donald Trump by a group of Swiss billionaires have sparked questions in Europe and the US regarding the personalization of US presidential power.

The family of Mango founder Isak Andic has maintained his son’s innocence after media reports suggested he might be a potential suspect in the billionaire’s death.

The Mayor of London was received aboard the 122-metre luxury yacht Kismet by businessman Shahid Khan for a private celebration, according to the Express.

The reclusive billionaire co-founder of Wall Street hedge fund Jane Street is an unkempt hippie who has spent his wealth on Burning Man boondoggles, casinos and funding a coup in Africa, according to a report.

Billionaire Vyacheslav Kantor, known for his love of "heavy" luxury, has long-lived in London, holds an Israeli passport, but continues to earn his billions in Russia.

The owner of the online casino Favbet, Andriy Matyukha, has recently been investing significant resources into promoting his charitable activities.

A billionaire considered to be one of the most powerful people on Wall Street has infuriated neighbours by transporting 30 tankers of water a day to his $80 million estate in the U.K.

The US tech billionaire Larry Ellison has surpassed Elon Musk as the world’s richest person after shares in Oracle, the business he co-founded, soared in early trading on Wednesday.