Roman Abramovich takes Jersey to European human rights court over Chelsea sale proceeds

"This investigation, which has dragged on for years without charges, transparency or credible evidence, represents a clear abuse of power by the government of Jersey and a violation of fundamental rights."

"Authorities have withheld key information and ignored basic procedural safeguards, showing how this is not a legitimate legal process but one driven by political motives."

"We expect the European court of human rights to recognise these failures and reach the same conclusion."

"Abramovich's claim at the ECHR argues that his right to a fair trial under article 6 of the European convention on human rights has been infringed."

Roman Abramovich has approached the European Court of Human Rights, asserting that a criminal investigation by Jersey authorities infringes on his human rights. The investigation concerns allegations of corruption and money laundering, with £5.3 billion of his assets frozen. Abramovich's lawyers argue that the prolonged investigation lacks transparency and credible evidence, constituting an abuse of power. They claim that key information has been withheld, violating procedural safeguards. Abramovich's rights to a fair trial and privacy, as outlined in the European Convention on Human Rights, are central to his legal claim.

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