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United Kingdom prepares legal action against Roman Abramovich over Chelsea proceeds

First seen: First seen: March 18, 2026 at 12:03 AM UTC
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The United Kingdom is preparing to sue Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich over approximately two point four billion pounds in proceeds from the Chelsea Football Club sale. Abramovich is accused of missing a compliance deadline.

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UK prepares to sue Abramovich over £2.4bn proceeds of Chelsea FC sale
Russian billionaire accused of missing ‘last chance’ to release money to help victims of Ukraine war UK officials are preparing for a possible court case against Roman Abramovich after he missed a deadline to release £2.4bn he raised from selling Chelsea FC. The Russian billionaire failed to hand over the money by the deadline of 17 March, amid a dispute over how it will eventually be used. Continue reading...
The Guardian WorldMarch 17, 2026 at 07:59 PM UTC

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