(The Sun) — One of the world’s biggest and most luxurious megayachts is sitting essentially abandoned after it was linked to a Russian oligarch with ties to Putin.
The 270ft Alfa Nero is currently languishing in a port in the tiny island nation of Antigua after the £100million vessel was boarded nearly two years ago by armed police.
Stickers reading “seized” were plastered on the vessel – and since Putin invaded Ukraine back in February 2022 the yacht has sat at the centre of a complicated legal storm.
Alfa Nero has a 40ft infinity pool, an onboard jacuzzi and spa, and a helipad – it is a floating palace.
It is believed to have been owned by secretive Russian billionaire Andrey Guryev, who has been sanctioned by US and UK for his ties to the Kremlin.
The yacht was seized by authorities in Antigua, who want to try and sell the vessel.
But it has been the subject of legal challenges by Guryev’s daughter, who claims she is the rightful owner.
So with the battles raging in the courts, nearly two years on the yacht continues to sit in the port of Falmouth in Antigua.
Antigua only has a population of 93,000 people – but its taxpayers have now been left footing the bill to maintain the yacht.
It has been reported Alfa Nero’s upkeep even as it sits stationary is some £22,000 a week.
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