The British government on Wednesday pointed out that eight Russian citizens who had benefited from “gold” visas (investor visas) from the United Kingdom had been allowed into Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine.
According to data up to the end of 2021, a total of eight Russian nationals have been identified as possessors or possessors, subject to UK sanctions related to the invasion of Ukraine. [de vistos] As a Level 1 immigrant [investidor] Or a pro, ”said Home Secretary Susan Williams.
This information was provided in response to a question from the opposition Liberal Democrats.
“For a long time, the government has been stretching Red carpet for guys [Presidente russo Vladimir] Putin. These people can never buy access to the UK with illicit wealth.
Moran now asks “How many more people have ‘stay’ visas? Their wealth is owed to the Putin regime And why the government did not allow them. ”
Home Office figures show that the UK has issued 2,581 investor visas, also known as “Golden Visas”, also known as “Golden Visas” to Russian citizens since the scheme was introduced in 2008.
The British issued a “gold” visa residence permit for those who have invested at least two million pounds in the UK.
The project was halted on February 17, 2022 due to pressure To control relations with Russia.
An analysis by Transparency International estimates that “Russians linked to financial crimes or the Kremlin” have invested at least 500 1,500 million (7 1,770 million) in real estate in the UK.
According to the organization, most of these assets are owned by secret marine companies.
Since the occupation of Ukraine by Russian troops on February 24, The The UK allowed more than 1,000 peopleI.e. Russian businessmen, politicians and companies, banning travel and freezing assets.
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