Miami Broker Guilty Of Money Laundering Russian Oligarchs

Miami real estate broker Roman Sinyavsky pleaded guilty to violating U.S. sanctions and committing money laundering in relation to two Russian oligarchs, Viktor Perevalov and Valeri Abramov, who had been sanctioned since 2018. Sinyavsky admitted to managing, leasing, and selling luxury properties at The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour on behalf of these oligarchs, despite their prohibited status. As part of his plea agreement, he will forfeit over $182,000 in profits and pay a civil penalty exceeding $1 million. Federal prosecutors revealed that Sinyavsky helped the oligarchs disguise their property investments to avoid seizure, and he was warned of impending sanctions prior to their enforcement. The Justice Department filed a complaint for civil forfeiture of the properties involved, underscoring the legal consequences of his actions. Sinyavsky now faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison.