Government accused of ‘shocking complacency’ over awards to seven Putin cronies
Seven Russians now under sanctions were awarded controversial “golden visas” by the UK after Vladimir Putin’s regime first invadedclosed the “tier 1 investor visa” scheme in February
Since the invasion, sanctions targeted at many of Russia’s richest businessmen have become a key part of the response by the UK and its allies. The golden visa scheme allowed people with at least £2m in investment funds and a UK bank account to apply for residency rights, along with their family. Before 2018 it is thought thatThe government revealed that 10 Russians who received golden visas are now subject to sanctions, an increase from the eight previously admitted, in a written answer to a question from Stephen Kinnock, Labour’s shadow immigration minister.
Spotlight on Corruption said the latest revelation made it even more urgent that the government release a. A minister last month committed to publish it, but the government has not yet done so.
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