Former Russian spy's daughter poisoned after receiving $200,000
(Baonghean.vn) - It is reported that Yulia Skripal, daughter of former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal, was poisoned with a nerve agent just days after being given access to a "secret bank account" containing 150,000 pounds (about 200,000 USD).
Viktoria Skripal, the niece of former spy Sergei Skripal, has revealed a “secret bank account” linked to Yulia Skripal and her brother, Alexander Skripal.
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| Yulia Skripal, daughter of former spy Sergei Skripal. Photo: AP |
Yulia is believed to have had access to the money just days before she was found unconscious outside a shopping centre in Salisbury, England on 4 March. Yulia was authorised by Mr Skripal to receive the money in late February and it is currently held in an undisclosed bank in Russia.
This is the amount of money divided from the sale of Alexander and his ex-wife Natalia's house in the UK. Viktoria said: "Since the end of February, Yulia has been given full power of attorney by her father to own a secret bank account that once belonged to her late brother."
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| The Skripals and their father. Photo: AP |
Natalia, 33, is also the daughter of a Russian military intelligence colonel and married a tennis coach from Wales after divorcing Alexander. Natalia's father and Alexander's father were very close friends before Mr Skripal was accused of being a British double agent, which caused their relationship to fall apart.
Viktoria Skripal, 45, is expected to travel to Britain this week to visit Yulia in a hospital in Salisbury. British authorities are preparing to issue her a visa. If approved, she will be the first family member to visit Yulia and could also meet Mr Skripal, who remains in a coma.
When asked about Yulia's current health condition, Viktoria said: "The only thing I know from the (Russian) diplomats is that Yulia has opened her eyes, can eat, drink, and even say a few words." Viktoria and other family members have not yet spoken to Yulia by phone or social media. Viktoria also said that "no one" knows about Yulia's bank account./.