The Economic Times

Meet Vladimir Sklarov, who allegedly stole $450 million from a Mexican billionaire using the Astor family name and spent it on luxury villas and a chteau

Vladimir Sklarov is facing serious allegations after reportedly swindling a Mexican billionaire of $450 million by creating a fraudulent company. He leveraged the name of the Astor family to illicitly seize control of valuable shares. Authorities claim Sklarov and his accomplices discreetly divested these shares. The victim has confirmed the deception, expressing deep dismay over being ensnared in the ruse.