Beyond the Net Worth: Viktor Bout, from Merchant of Death to State Asset
Viktor Bout, often dubbed the Merchant of Death, is a former Soviet military officer turned international arms dealer whose illicit empire amassed an estimated net worth of $50 million. Over several decades, Bout allegedly masterminded a vast and shadowy weapons smuggling network, supplying arms to warlords, rebel groups, and governments embroiled in some of the deadliest conflicts across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Operating through a complex web of shell companies, front businesses, and
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