Tag #Stolen Assets

What role did Russia play in facilitating the movement of Syrian assets, and what is the significance of this role?

The Assad family's wealth stems from their direct or indirect involvement in most large-scale Syrian economic activities, including drug trafficking, arms dealing, and extortion. Funds are laundered through seemingly legitimate businesses and non-profits, according to the US State Department. Some estimates place the total value of their hidden assets as high as $122 billion.