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Russian oligarch linked to East Coast, Fishin’ investor hit with UK sanctions 

The UK has joined Australia and Canada in sanctioning Igor Makarov, a Russian oligarch linked to Forum Capital, a US investment firm that owns East Coast and has a debt position in Fishin'

By Tom Seaman | Sept. 28, 2022 10:02 BST
Russian billionaire Igor Makarov, who has just been sanctioned by Australia and Canada, pictured on Jan. 19, 2017, at the opening of the Mount Sinai Autism Clinic in Miami, Florida. Makarov is the donor who funded the clinic. Credit: Imago
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The UK has joined Australia and Canada in sanctioning Igor Makarov, a Russian oligarch linked to Forum Capital, a US investment firm that owns East Coast Seafood Group (ECSG) and has a debt position in The Fishin' Company.  [...]

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