Luxury Cars Flow to Russia via Kyrgyzstan Despite Sanctions
A joint investigation reveals how luxury cars are reaching Russian buyers via Kyrgyzstan, circumventing sanctions. Berg Auto Premium is at the center of this operation, importing high-end vehicles from Europe and South Korea. The process involves remote customs documentation that allows cars to avoid physical entry into Kyrgyzstan.
A recent collaborative investigation has uncovered that luxury vehicles are being supplied to Russian buyers via Kyrgyzstan, despite existing international sanctions. Berg Auto Premium, a car dealership in Moscow, offers prestige brands such as Tesla, Rolls-Royce, and Porsche, which have otherwise become unavailable in Russia. The vehicles are often registered with Kyrgyz customs documents remotely, without physically entering the country.
The investigation reveals a sophisticated network enabling the importation of luxury cars into Russia through Kyrgyzstan, circumventing sanctions. The significant increase in vehicle imports to Kyrgyzstan, coupled with questionable customs practices, highlights the ongoing efforts by Russian dealers like Berg Auto Premium to adapt amid economic restrictions. Furthermore, the links between local customs and Russian businesses indicate deep-rooted complicity in this operation.
Original Source: meduza.io
