Deloitte helped in falsifying documents to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth, BBC finds

According to a BBC investigation, the accounting firm Deloitte played a role in creating falsified documents that facilitated tax evasion by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. The report says Deloitte helped backdate paperwork, which allowed Abramovich’s high‑value assets such as yachts and mansions to disappear from financial records, thereby reducing his tax liabilities. The findings suggest coordinated efforts to conceal wealth, though the investigation does not provide detailed evidence of legal proceedings. The story highlights concerns about the involvement of major professional services firms in facilitating illicit financial practices linked to sanctioned individuals.