FBI raiding home of Russian oligarch near DC's Embassy Row neighborhood
WASHINGTON - The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently raiding a home belonging to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska near D.C.’s Embassy Row neighborhood on Tuesday.
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The FBI has confirmed that it’s investigating a home at 2501 30th Street, Northwest, but declined to elaborate on the nature of the investigation..
Fox News described Deripaska as a billionaire energy tycoon with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
He was sanctioned by the Treasury Department under the Trump administration in 2018.
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"The Russian government operates for the disproportionate benefit of oligarchs and government elites," then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement at the time.
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Deripaska consequently sued, saying the sanctions hurt his wealth, reputation and economic livelihood. A U.S. judge ruled against him in June.
Fox News contributed to this report
