Photo Illustration by Erin O’Flynn/The Daily Beast/Compass Real Estate, The Chernov Team, Getty Images and Public Domainbuilding on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the anonymous buyer of the 10,500-square-foot manse, complete with a hair salon, a sushi bar, and three bulletproof panic rooms, was a mystery.
In 2016, Ogai purchased, “with fraudulent intent,” a fabulously luxurious 4,100-square-foot condo at 1965 Broadway in Manhattan for $15.75 million, the complaint states.. “Step into the grand hall leading to a gallery adorned in travertine, a masterpiece in its own right, sets the stage for the Boffi kitchen. Fit for a chef, this culinary oasis offers Giorgio Armani limestone flooring, graphite oak interiors, and solid Calacatta counters and backsplash...
“The romantic master retreat features a stunning fireplace, expansive walk-in closet, luxurious spa-like bathroom, and glass sliding doors leading out to the extensive balcony with incredible views,” the listing read. “Downstairs presents a large subterranean garage perfect for any car collector that can showcase up to 8 cars. Lower level can also accommodate music recording studios and recreation spaces.
Zhakiyanov’s complaint says he never knew who was behind the seizure of his mine until after massive anti-regime protests broke out in 2022.