The secret fortunes of powerful world leaders
A 2021 Forbes list revealed that Jeff Bezos, Amazon's CEO, is the richest man in the world. However, there may be other leaders with bigger fortunes. The total assets of these leaders are not fully disclosed but here we present those who may be the biggest billionaires and might be hiding secret fortunes.
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17. Ilham Aliyev
Estimated fortune: US$700 million.
The current president of Azerbaijan owns a vast patrimony, ie. an inherited estate. Despite earning the equivalent to US$228,000 per year, his private investments are worth much more.
The current president of Azerbaijan owns a vast patrimony, ie. an inherited estate. Despite earning the equivalent to US$228,000 per year, his private investments are worth much more.
In 2010, the president's 11-year-old son became the owner of nine luxury mansions in south Dubai for about US$44 million, according to the Washington Post.
16. Wen Jiabao
Estimated fortune: US$2.7 billion.
The former prime minister of China is another wealthy man on the list.
The former prime minister of China is another wealthy man on the list.