In one of the Department of Justice's most significant actions yet to punish oligarchs in the wake of Russia's invasion, the U.S. will seize $5.4 million in cash from a bank account.
An interview will take place in Moscow in 2020.
The seizure was due to the DOJ's sanctions violations charges against Malofeyev, according to the filing.
Malofeyev is accused of having an account at a small Denver-based bank.
In recent months, there have been a number of asset seizures by the U.S., the most notable of which was the seizure of a $300 million superyacht that was handed over to the U.S. last week.
Malofeyev was first sanctioned by the U.S. for funding pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine. The Department of Justice charged Malofeyev with violating sanctions on April 6. Malofeyev and Jack Hanick were accused of conspiring to acquire European media properties with a $10 million investment. Malofeyev is believed to be in Russia, which means he won't be tried in the U.S.
Hanick was arrested in London for his alleged involvement with Malofeyev. Hanick is the first American to be charged by the DOJ.
A federal judge last week gave the go-ahead for the FBI to seize two jets belonging to a Russian billionaire. According to the court documents, the jets are worth more than $400 million, making them the largest assets seized by the U.S.
Russian Oligarch Malofeyev has been charged with sanctions violations.
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