Reports: Ismailov family's villa and scorpion farm in Montenegro may be seized
In short
RBC reported, citing Izvestia, that a property complex in Montenegro linked to Ismailov includes almost 30 plots covering 2 hectares and six buildings, among them a 1,400 sq m duplex with a pool, with a scorpion farm presumably on the grounds. RIA Novosti, citing media, reported the same day that the family's house and scorpion nursery in Montenegro may be seized. Neither document gave a reason, a timeframe or an authority behind a possible seizure.
Why it matters
The reports connect a Russian businessman's assets abroad to a possible seizure, a subject that tends to draw attention beyond Montenegro among readers following Russian-owned property overseas. Because the documents name no authority, no legal grounds and no decision, the practical consequences for the property remain unestablished.
Key facts
- RBC, citing Izvestia, reported that Ismailov's property complex in Montenegro includes almost 30 plots with a total area of 2 hectares. [ 1 ]
- According to RBC, the complex includes six buildings, among them a 1,400 sq m duplex with a swimming pool. [ 1 ]
- RBC reported that a scorpion farm is presumably located on the territory. [ 1 ]
- RIA Novosti, citing media, reported that the Ismailov family's house and scorpion nursery in Montenegro may be seized. [ 2 ]
- Neither document stated a reason, a timeframe or a decision on a possible seizure. [ 1 , 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Whether the property will be seized and on what legal grounds. Both documents report only that seizure is possible; neither names a decision, an authority or a reason.
- The size and contents of the complex: almost 30 plots, 2 hectares, six buildings and a 1,400 sq m duplex with a pool. These figures appear only in RBC's summary, attributed to Izvestia, and are not repeated by a second document.
- The exact location of the property within Montenegro. Neither document names a town or city.