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The FBI confirmed law enforcement activity at the home of Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska on Tuesday in the nation’s capital.
The FBI told Fox News that there was "court-authorized" law enforcement activity at Deripaska’s home in Washington, D.C. The spokeswoman did not provide additional details on the matter.
A photo circulating on social media shows Deripaska's home surrounded by yellow tape, with an FBI agent standing at the end of the driveway.
Deripaska, a billionaire energy tycoon, has ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was sanctioned by the Treasury Department under the Trump administration in 2018.
SANCTIONS AGAINST 3 RUSSIAN COMPANIES LINKED TO OLEG DERIPASKA LIFTED BY US
"The Russian government operates for the disproportionate benefit of oligarchs and government elites," then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement at the time.
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Deripaska consequently sued, saying the sanctions hurt his wealth, reputation and economic livelihood. A U.S. judge ruled against him in June.
This a breaking news story and will be updated.