The secret memo that hid Communist Party money toppled Gorbachev's deputy
A secret memo from Gorbachev's deputy outlines a plan to hide Communist Party money, leading to a shell company routing billions in Russian central bank funds.
The secret memo that hid Communist Party money toppled Gorbachev's deputy
This episode explores the origins of FIMACO, a company registered in Jersey that handled billions in Russian central bank reserves. It examines how a secret memo from a high-ranking Soviet official set the stage for a financial structure designed to conceal Communist Party wealth.
Person: Vladimir Ivashko
Date: August 23, 1990
Location: Jersey
Topic: Communist…
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