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Assad in Moscow: Luxury life despite fleeing Syria!
Bashar al-Assad, the deposed Syrian dictator, lives in luxury in Moscow. His fortune of up to $2 billion remains hidden.
Assad in Moscow: Luxury life despite fleeing Syria!
Deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and his family enjoy a luxurious lifestyle despite fleeing to Russia. After they had to flee Syria, the Assads purchased at least 20 apartments in Moscow with a total value of over 35 million euros. This information came to light thanks to reporting by oe24, which points to the clan's real estate investments, where they have created an oasis of wealth in the Russian capital.
The abundance of luxury vehicles that the regime leader left behind also underlines his wealth. An abandoned garage storage facility at the presidential palace in Damascus, documented in a video, shows a collection of luxury cars worth millions. The tantalizing models, including Ferraris and Lamborghinis, were uncovered by ABC News and provide a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle the Assads led before their escape. The site also reports that a Ferrari F50, of which only 349 examples exist, fetched over $5.5 million at auction.
Immeasurable fortune and escape
The US State Department estimates that the Assad family's wealth is between $1 billion and $2 billion. The assets are spread across various accounts, companies and real estate, with the family also reaching out to offshore tax havens. The reports suggest that the Assad clan controlled a significant share of the Syrian black market and became rich trading the stimulant Captagon. This is characterized by experts as a kind of mafia-like control of the state, illustrating the deep roots of corruption in the Syrian regime, as highlighted by oe24.
The fall of Assad coincided with a strong offensive by rebel groups that reached the capital Damascus. According to ABC News, Assad's regime collapsed on Sunday and the dictator and his family were given a political reception in Moscow. Meanwhile, Syria's broader population suffers from extreme poverty, with 90% of locals living below the poverty line, according to the UN aid agency. A stark contrast to the wealthy life of the Assad clan.