| 1. Yevgeny Prigozhin had a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin before his alleged rebellion against the Russian government in June 2023. |
| 2. He is a billionaire and one of the wealthiest contractors for the Russian government. |
| 3. During his school days, he aimed to become a professional cross-country skier. |
| 4. After being released from prison in 1990, he found success selling hotdogs at Leningrad’s Apraksin Dvor open-air market. |
| 5. He obtained government food contracts through Concord Catering to supply meals to school children and government employees. |
| 6. Prigozhin was involved in the Internet Research Agency, Concord Management and Consulting Company, and other companies accused of influencing political events in Russia and other countries. |
| 7. He expanded his influence in Africa through his association with the Wagner Group. |
| 8. Yevgeny Prigozhin faced accusations of planning to use the Wagner Group for a potential coup within Russia. |
| 9. He accused the Russian military of attacking Wagner’s forces during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. |
| 10. After striking a deal with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Prigozhin moved to Belarus. |
| 11. He remains under investigation for treason. |
