An investigation by the BBC has accused the global accounting firm Deloitte of assisting Roman Abramovich in the falsification of financial documents. According to the report, the firm allegedly facilitated the backdating of paperwork, which allowed the Russian oligarch to shift assets and evade tax obligations. The investigation claims that these financial maneuvers were specifically designed to obscure the ownership of high-value assets, such as luxury yachts and mansions, by removing them from official financial accounts.

The BBC report suggests that these actions took place during a period when international scrutiny of Abramovich’s wealth was increasing. While the report outlines specific instances of alleged document manipulation, it does not detail a response from Deloitte regarding these specific claims. The allegations center on the role of professional services firms in managing the wealth of individuals subject to international sanctions and financial oversight. As of now, the report serves as the primary source for these allegations, and there is no conflicting documentation provided by other outlets to verify or refute the specific mechanics of the alleged tax evasion schemes described by the BBC.