Hubert Seipel, an influential German writer and filmmaker, received at least 600,000 euros ($652,000) in secret offshore payments from companies linked to an oligarch close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Guardian reported on Nov. 14, citing leaked files.
ICIJ partners reveal that Hubert Seipel known for his unusual access to the Russian president agreed to receive around $700,000 from a shell company tied to steel tycoon Alexey Mordashov.
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and Paper Trail Media investigation shows Hubert Seipel agreed to receive about $700,000 from shell firm tied to billionaire Alexey Mordashov
Influential author and broadcaster Hubert Seipel received financial support for his work on two books described by many as sympathetic to Russian president
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