Abramovich’s fast-tracked Portuguese citizenship prompts review of rules

After rabbi’s arrest, Lisbon amends law that enabled billionaire’s naturalisation in six months; Russia accuses him of fraud; London police raid home of oligarch Deripaska

Abramovich row prompts Portugal to tighten rules for Jewish citizenship application (Times of Israel)
Lisbon amends law amid questions into naturalization of Israeli-Russian billionaire, who is facing harsh sanctions over his ties to Russian leader Putin

Roman Abramovich became a Portuguese citizen within half a year. authorities want to know how (Haaretz)
A rabbi’s arrest, reports of irregularities in the approval process, and demands for transparency: The granting of citizenship to the Russian oligarch and Putin's ally has attracted public attention to the Portuguese passports industry

Abramovich blocked from keeping his private jet in Israel (Jerusalem Post)
Abramovich, who also has Israeli citizenship, flew from Moscow to Israel on Sunday

Russian authorities accused Abramovich of ‘organized criminal group’ fraud – report (Times of Israel)
BBC uncovers document allegedly showing corrupt deals that built oligarch’s massive fortune; lawyers for Russian-Israeli billionaire deny any criminality

Met Police storm £50m London home of Jewish oligarch Oleg Deripaska after squatters occupy mansion (Jewish Chronicle)
The police attended the scene with riot control equipment and a JCB

Cartoon: Amos Biderman