Case 021: Vladislav Osipov

He renamed a yacht, forged fake paperwork, and allegedly helped a Russian oligarch dodge U.S. sanctions — all while moving millions through a maze of shell companies.In this episode of Fugitive Files, we dive into the international manhunt for Vladislav Osipov — a Russian businessman accused of helping billionaire oligarch Viktor Vekselberg hide assets and skirt U.S. sanctions imposed after Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.According to federal prosecutors, Osipov used aliases, front companies, and deceptive banking tactics to disguise ownership of a $90 million luxury yacht — the Tango, which he allegedly referred to as Fanta to throw off investigators. Behind the scenes, he facilitated transactions through U.S. banks, violating sanctions and laundering millions on behalf of one of the Kremlin’s most well-connected elites.Now, Osipov is facing a 17-count federal indictment, including:Conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctionsMoney launderingBank fraudOperating an international sanctions evasion schemeThe FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction.As the U.S. cracks down on the financial lifelines of Russian power brokers, Osipov remains a key figure — and a wanted man.Have a tip? Visit tips.fbi.gov.This is Fugitive Files. Let’s get into it.