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Cyprus Police Probe Abramovich’s Tax Records Over Backdating

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 11:16 PM UTC · How we work

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Cyprus police have opened a six-month investigation into former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s finances and taxes.
The probe follows a BBC report based on the Cyprus Confidential leak of over 500,000 documents.
Police are examining 2003-2006 transactions and allege Abramovich’s aides backdated documents to hide billions of pounds.
The alleged backdating involved Deloitte Cyprus staff preparing falsified documents.
Abramovich denies wrongdoing, saying he relied on advice from professional experts.

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Story summary

Cyprus police have opened a six-month investigation into former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s finances and taxes.
The probe follows a BBC report based on the Cyprus Confidential leak of over 500,000 documents.
Police are examining 2003-2006 transactions and allege Abramovich’s aides backdated documents to hide billions of pounds.
The alleged backdating involved Deloitte Cyprus staff preparing falsified documents.
Abramovich denies wrongdoing, saying he relied on advice from professional experts.