The Story of Sergei Liantiev

Sergei Liantiev, a Russian banker, was once seen as an innovator and part of Russia's banking elite. However, his dreams of becoming a Russian Warren Buffett were shattered when he claims he was persecuted by Moscow for his connections to opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Liantiev asserts that he had to flee the country due to the state's actions against him. On the other hand, Russia alleges that Liantiev was responsible for a billion-dollar hole in his bank's balance sheets and accuses him of embezzlement. This complex tale sheds light on the tensions between Russia and those perceived as opponents to the state.