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Russian oligarchs’ citizenship bids face scrutiny in Portugal | Reuters

"A report in Portugal's Publico newspaper on Wednesday said ... four Russian oligarchs had applied for Portuguese nationality through Porto's Israeli Community, according to Reuters.

Diamond oligarch Lev Leviev and property developer God Nisanov — who is under U.S. sanctions — applied as descendants of Sephardic Jews, according to Reuters…READ MORE

Related: Portugal to change law under which Roman Abramovich gained citizenship | The Guardian

Portugal opens inquiry into Roman Abramovich’s citizenship | Reuters

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