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Storming a sanctioned Russian oligarchs $100 million mega-yacht and seizing the vessel on behalf of the U.S. government might sound like a job for professionals.
Or maybe not. One GOP congressman has a plan to get regular Americans in on the action.
Rep. Lance Gooden of Texas introduced a bill this week that would theoretically enlist American civilians in the global hunt for Russian assets. The U.S., UK, and European Union have all ratcheted up sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putins ultra-wealthy inner circle in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Joe Biden vowed to track down Russian oligarchs ill-begotten gains.
Gooden said his plan would allow Americans to seize all manner of physical assets owned by sanctioned oligarchs, from outrageously expensive mega-yachts equipped with pools and elevators, to Bugattis cruising down American or European highways.
It pertains to any property outside Russia owned by Russian oligarchs on the Treasurys list of sanctioned individuals, Gooden told VICE News by email. Any physical property in the United States, Europe, international waters, or other territory is fair game.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/epxkzm/lance-gooden-seize-russian-oligarchs-yacht
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Become a pirate (oops, privateer) for the U.S. government! Woo hoo!
Javaman
(62,534 posts)bottomofthehill
(8,351 posts)Park it in my back yard and live on it instead of my house. That would be some high living. I always wanted a boat and am saving my Pennys so when I retire I can buy one. I was thinking 23 -27 feet with twin outboards, but a Russian Yachts would work too. Only problem would be cash to fuel the thing up.
Chainfire
(17,663 posts)The Law and Order party.
Midnight Writer
(21,819 posts)Wouldn't want to do anything illegal.
Jilly_in_VA
(10,016 posts)he wants Letters of Marque to be made legal, issued by the government.