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Working with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC Panorama reveals how the Russian billionaire hid his wealth with the help of Deloitte.

BBC Sport

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 6:35 AM

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A BBC investigation revealed documents were falsified and backdated to hide Roman Abramovich's wealth and evade tax.
Major accountancy firm Deloitte reportedly assisted in falsifying documents to conceal Abramovich's fortune.
The findings were uncovered jointly by BBC Panorama and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.

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A joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism revealed that documents were falsified and backdated to conceal Roman Abramovich's wealth and evade taxes. According to the investigation, global accountancy firm Deloitte was involved in helping advisers conceal the former Chelsea owner's fortune through manipulated records.

The findings are based on hundreds of uncovered documents detailing how the Russian oligarch's assets were shielded. Roman Abramovich has denied any wrongdoing regarding the allegations presented in the documentary report.

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Watch: How did Roman Abramovich’s advisors help hide his wealth?

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