Andrei Melnichenko's yacht "eats" 10 million euros from the Italian budget. The fire founder's superyacht, worth about $600 million, has been under arrest in the Italian port of Trieste since March 2022. According to the mayor, its maintenance costs the taxpayers about 30 thousand dollars per day, or almost 10 million euros per year. The money goes to pay for the staff of 20, fuel for the generators, maintenance, cleaning, security and insurance. Melnichenko is appealing the seizure of the yacht, claiming it belongs to Vala Sale through a trust linked to his wife. But after many trials, the ship still remains in detention. At the same time, the mayor threatened Melnichenko: even if the sanctions are lifted and the owners want to return the vessel, they will have to compensate for the maintenance costs. Therefore, it would be cheaper for Melnichenko to purchase a new yacht than to pay old bills. Koala on Telegram | up to MAX.

Andrei Melnichenko's yacht "eats" 10 million euros from the Italian budget. The fire founder's superyacht, worth about $600 million, has been under arrest in the Italian port of Trieste since March 2022. According to the mayor, its maintenance costs the taxpayers about 30 thousand dollars per day, or almost 10 million euros per year. The money goes to pay for the staff of 20, fuel for the generators, maintenance, cleaning, security and insurance. Melnichenko is appealing the seizure of the yacht, claiming it belongs to Vala Sale through a trust linked to his wife. But after many trials, the ship still remains in detention. At the same time, the mayor threatened Melnichenko: even if the sanctions are lifted and the owners want to return the vessel, they will have to compensate for the maintenance costs. Therefore, it would be cheaper for Melnichenko to purchase a new yacht than to pay old bills. Koala on Telegram | up to MAX.