Ukraine, Franco freezes the mega yacht Scheherazade

Economy Minister Daniele Franco signed the freezing decree of the Scheherazade boat.

The investigations conducted by the Special Currency Police Unit of the Guardia di Finanza highlighted the presence of significant economic and business connections of the subject who has the availability, even as beneficial owner, of the vessel with prominent elements of the Russian government and with other subjects subject to EU sanctions.

Scheherazade, flying the flag of the Cayman Islands and moored in Marina di Carrara, had long been under the attention of the competent authorities.