Freezing Order - A True Story of Money Laundering, Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath

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Following his explosive international bestseller, Bill Browder returns with a gripping thriller detailing his transformation into Vladimir Putin's number one enemy. This journey began when Browder's young Russian lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, was brutally murdered in a Moscow jail. Determined to seek justice for Magnitsky, Browder set out to uncover the perpetrators behind the $230 million tax refund scheme that led to his lawyer's death. As Browder and his team traced the money flowing from Russia through the Baltics and Cyprus to Western Europe and the Americas, they were shocked to find that Putin himself benefited from the crime. In response to law enforcement efforts to freeze the illicit funds, Putin retaliated with a campaign of intimidation, employing honey traps, pursuing Browder through cities, and even murdering more of his Russian allies. He enlisted top lawyers and politicians in America to target Browder, showcasing his willingness to protect his wealth at all costs. The narrative reveals how Browder's fight against Putin's corruption ultimately influenced Russia's interference in the 2016 US presidential election. This tale combines elements of a financial caper, international adventure, and a passionate plea for justice, illustrating how one individual can confront one of the world's most ruthless villains.