The FBI raided Helly Nahmad’s exclusive gallery in New York City’s Carlyle Hotel. Helly is the son of David Nahmad, the most high-profile art dealer and collector in the world. His net worth is said to be somewhere around $3 billion.
Also indicted is infamous Russian crime boss Alimzhan Tokhtakhounov, who rigged the figure skating competition at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics by bribing officials.
Alimzhan or “Alik” is of the highest possible rank in Russian organized crime. Authorities believe he provided protection and backing for Helly’s gambling rings. The FBI says he received a $10 million payment for his services.
Most of the money transactions in the poker ring, however, was laundered through a car repair shop in Brooklyn, a real estate company, an online used car dealership, some banks in Cyprus and various other bank accounts outside the United States.
Helly has also been accused of selling a $50,000 painting for $300,000 and wire fraud.
Moral of the Story: Don't Get Caught
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