Business Dispute Reveals $45,000 Monthly Rent Paid by Russian Oligarch’s Son for Herzliya Villa
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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago
What happened
A legal dispute between French businessman Richard Twill and Russian singer Alexander Kogan, son of oligarch Valery Kogan, has revealed that Kogan was required to pay $45,000 monthly rent for a Herzliya villa. Twill sued for nearly 950,000 shekels in unpaid rent and damages, while Kogan’s side claims the villa was never ready for occupancy. Twill is a controversial figure wanted in France for financial crimes, and the villa was previously purchased from Arkady Gaydamak amid further legal disputes.
- 01Alexander Kogan allegedly owes $270,000 in unpaid rent for a Herzliya villa rented at $45,000 monthly.
- 02Richard Twill sued Kogan for nearly 950,000 shekels covering unpaid rent, damages, and interest.
- 03Kogan’s lawyer claims the villa was uninhabitable and Kogan never moved in with his family.
- 04Twill is wanted in France for financial crimes and was sentenced to seven years in absentia.
- 05The villa was bought by Twill from Arkady Gaydamak, who claims unpaid sums and seeks eviction.
- 06Kogan is known for luxury real estate dealings in Caesarea and is the son of oligarch Valery Kogan.
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