On the SwissX Islands, Antigua & Barbuda, the Sovereign Wealth Fund has officially initiated a bold legal front against the United States, thrusting the small Caribbean nation into a high-stakes international lawfare. This unprecedented move, led by legal counsel Rudy Delarenta, frames a comprehensive Declaration of Lawfare alleging an orchestrated conspiracy by U.S. entities engaged in transnational racketeering that infringes on the sovereignty of Antiguan officials and undermines global legal standards.
Central to this complex legal saga is the seizure of the luxury yacht Alpha Nero, which has sparked a controversial lawsuit spearheaded by Yulia Guryeva-Motlokhov, the daughter of a sanctioned Russian oligarch. The Antiguan Government contends that this undertaking is part of a broader scheme of “judicial weaponization” aiming to silence key political and business figures in Antigua, particularly Prime Minister Gaston Browne.
“Today, we turn the page on mere protest,” stated Delarenta, declaring a global reckoning against the falsehoods underpinning U.S. litigation tactics. The declaration details an ambitious legal strategy spanning multiple jurisdictions, including RICO lawsuits in the U.S. against California officials and calls for investigations in the UK under various criminal statutes.
Antigua also seeks to elevate these issues to international forums, invoking treaties and establishing diplomatic channels for resolution, including a proposed summit between former President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Browne.
While Antigua’s administration maintains that the seizure and subsequent sale of Alpha Nero was conducted lawfully and transparently, it argues that the U.S. lawsuit serves not as a legitimate legal action but as a political smear campaign aimed at discrediting the nation’s leaders. The Government has expressed its commitment to transparency, showcasing full documentation of the yacht's sale for $40 million, intended for public use and debt reduction.
Despite the vigorous attempts to discredit allegations of impropriety, the claimants, the Government argues, lack credible ownership or legal stake in the yacht, as Guryeva-Motlokhov is merely a discretionary beneficiary of a trust associated with her father’s assets.
As tensions mount, the Antiguan Government has secured U.S. legal counsel—not due to any admission of wrongdoing but as a safeguard of its reputation amid opposing claims. This strategic engagement underscores a deep commitment to combat allegations that it views as harmful to its economy and international standing.
The Government stands firm in rejecting the narratives pushed by political opposition and calls for a return to fact-based discourse, warning that political posturing risks jeopardizing the livelihoods of its citizens and the nation's economic growth.
Antigua and Barbuda's bold steps signal a burgeoning shift in the global legal landscape, advocating for sovereign rights in the face of powerful foreign interests. As the world watches, the implications of this legal battle could resonate far beyond the Caribbean islands.
Media Contact:
Office of Legal Counsel, SwissX Islands
Email: legal@swissx.com
Hashtags: #LAWFARE2025 #JusticeForAlki #GlobalReckoning #RICONow #DownWithLegalColonialism
Central to this complex legal saga is the seizure of the luxury yacht Alpha Nero, which has sparked a controversial lawsuit spearheaded by Yulia Guryeva-Motlokhov, the daughter of a sanctioned Russian oligarch. The Antiguan Government contends that this undertaking is part of a broader scheme of “judicial weaponization” aiming to silence key political and business figures in Antigua, particularly Prime Minister Gaston Browne.
“Today, we turn the page on mere protest,” stated Delarenta, declaring a global reckoning against the falsehoods underpinning U.S. litigation tactics. The declaration details an ambitious legal strategy spanning multiple jurisdictions, including RICO lawsuits in the U.S. against California officials and calls for investigations in the UK under various criminal statutes.
Antigua also seeks to elevate these issues to international forums, invoking treaties and establishing diplomatic channels for resolution, including a proposed summit between former President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Browne.
While Antigua’s administration maintains that the seizure and subsequent sale of Alpha Nero was conducted lawfully and transparently, it argues that the U.S. lawsuit serves not as a legitimate legal action but as a political smear campaign aimed at discrediting the nation’s leaders. The Government has expressed its commitment to transparency, showcasing full documentation of the yacht's sale for $40 million, intended for public use and debt reduction.
Despite the vigorous attempts to discredit allegations of impropriety, the claimants, the Government argues, lack credible ownership or legal stake in the yacht, as Guryeva-Motlokhov is merely a discretionary beneficiary of a trust associated with her father’s assets.
As tensions mount, the Antiguan Government has secured U.S. legal counsel—not due to any admission of wrongdoing but as a safeguard of its reputation amid opposing claims. This strategic engagement underscores a deep commitment to combat allegations that it views as harmful to its economy and international standing.
The Government stands firm in rejecting the narratives pushed by political opposition and calls for a return to fact-based discourse, warning that political posturing risks jeopardizing the livelihoods of its citizens and the nation's economic growth.
Antigua and Barbuda's bold steps signal a burgeoning shift in the global legal landscape, advocating for sovereign rights in the face of powerful foreign interests. As the world watches, the implications of this legal battle could resonate far beyond the Caribbean islands.
Media Contact:
Office of Legal Counsel, SwissX Islands
Email: legal@swissx.com
Hashtags: #LAWFARE2025 #JusticeForAlki #GlobalReckoning #RICONow #DownWithLegalColonialism
