Browne Plans Legal Action Over Alfa Nero Allegations, Denounces ‘Fishing Expedition’ Tactics

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced plans to pursue legal action against Russian national Yulia Guryeva-Motlokhov and others involved in litigation concerning the Alfa Nero yacht, accusing them of conducting a baseless “fishing expedition” against him and undermining Antigua and Barbuda’s national interests.

Speaking at length during Browne and Browne, the Prime Minister said that foreign litigants had relied on fabricated information allegedly supplied by members of the political opposition to build their case, describing the move as a “betrayal” of the country for political gain.

“I fully intend to sue Yulia Guryeva-Motlokhov and others involved,” Browne said. “They relied on misinformation deliberately peddled by elements within the opposition who are trying to destroy not just me, but the reputation of Antigua and Barbuda.”

According to Browne, allegations that he and others misappropriated funds from the Alfa Nero sale are entirely without merit. He said the opposition had fed false claims to foreign litigants, including exaggerated reports of his personal wealth, supposed ownership of oil companies, and fabricated allegations of illicit transactions — all without presenting any supporting evidence.

“They have alleged I am worth US$700 million, that I own homes across North America and Europe, and that I engage in all manner of corruption,” Browne said. “Yet, when it comes to evidence, they have produced nothing. Absolutely nothing.”

The Prime Minister criticised the strategy used by Guryeva-Motlokhov’s legal team, led by a former U.S. federal prosecutor, accusing them of seeking access to his personal and business financial records without having established any credible basis for their claims.

“They are not following the evidence. They are fishing — hoping to find something because they have nothing,” he said. “It is a disgrace that foreign actors, relying on fabricated opposition material, believe they can use Antigua and Barbuda’s judicial system as a playground for their ambitions.”

Browne warned that these actions were not without consequences, stating that orchestrating attacks on the country’s leadership risked serious reputational damage, potentially affecting Antigua and Barbuda’s investment climate, tourism sector, and diplomatic relationships.

He also challenged the opposition to reflect on the broader impact of their actions, accusing them of abandoning national loyalty in the pursuit of political power.

“At what point does ambition for office become treason against your own country?” Browne asked. “To collude with outsiders to attack Antigua and Barbuda is a line that no patriotic citizen should ever cross.”

Browne said he remained confident that the truth would ultimately prevail and vowed to defend both his personal reputation and that of the country through legal means if necessary.

“We will not allow fabricated lies to define our country’s future,” he said. “I will stand on the truth and fight to protect Antigua and Barbuda’s good name.”

The Alfa Nero case remains before the courts, with further hearings expected in the coming months.

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