PM Browne Reports Death Threat Allegations in Alfa Nero Case to US Embassy
PM Browne Reports Death Threat Allegations in Alfa Nero Case to US Embassy, Slams “Fabricated” Claims
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he has reported to the United States embassy in Barbados and the US State Department what he describes as a “fabricated” allegation of extortion and death threats linked to the Alfa Nero court case, calling it part of a campaign to damage Antigua and Barbuda’s reputation and his own character.
His response follows a Real News Antigua article citing a letter submitted to a U.S. Federal Court by attorneys representing Russian national Yulia Guryeva-Motlokhov. The letter alleges that an anonymous email was received threatening her with assassination and demanding a ransom payment in cryptocurrency. The threat was reportedly tied to her court action over the seizure and sale of the Alfa Nero superyacht by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda.
In a detailed public statement, Prime Minister Browne rejected the claim as baseless and politically motivated. He accused the United Progressive Party (UPP) and what he described as “foreign mercenaries” of orchestrating a smear campaign designed to interfere with bilateral relations between Antigua and Barbuda and the United States.
“It’s yet another fabricated claim of harassment, threats and extortion of US citizens, designed to sully the excellent bilateral relations between Antigua & Barbuda and the United States,” Browne wrote on Facebook. “The culprits (UPP morons and their foreign mercenaries) are now playing victims.”
He further added:
“I am the one who had to bear the indignity of their fabrications and orchestrated attacks to assassinate my character across numerous platforms.”
Browne revealed that the financial records subpoenaed in the U.S. court proceedings were reviewed in two parts—before and after April 8, 2024—due to a change in the clearing house payment tracking system. He said nearly all transactions identified were related to the West Indies Oil Company or businessman Alki David, with only a few minor transactions involving himself or associates.
The Prime Minister contended that the actual disclosures contradict the narrative being advanced by opposition figures and legal representatives of Guryeva-Motlokhov, and accused them of pivoting to new claims after being embarrassed by the findings.
“These UPP morons and foreign mercenaries are shocked and embarrassed by these results and are now seeking to fabricate yet another story to create confusion,” he stated. “The malice and hatred are real. However, the harder they come, the harder they fall.”
Browne’s remarks came after U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman ruled in favour of the government’s motion to quash subpoenas seeking financial data. The judge found that the applicant had not demonstrated how the information would be usable in ongoing proceedings in Antigua, Russia, or the UAE. However, the ruling allows for the possibility of renewed applications if circumstances change materially.
The Prime Minister’s public defence reflects broader concerns about the political fallout from the Alfa Nero dispute, which has drawn international scrutiny and domestic criticism. Despite the legal victory in court, the latest allegation—though rejected by Browne—has added another layer of controversy to a matter that has repeatedly made headlines in both Antigua and abroad.
The U.S. embassy has not commented publicly on Browne’s report of the threat allegations.
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Gaston is right to blame the UPP opposition, they should be concern with what’s happening here and especially Barbuda lands under siege by Gaston and PLH and other white mafia’s, this Russian lady melee is a facade that will be deleterious at home with a lot a land deals and other things getting away here, I am not interested in any Russian boat story, the only how I would be interested is if that boat was seized because of drugs and guns and the then Gaston administration didn’t have to tip toe around them as they usually do when it comes to white people, had that been the case and the boat was seized as international countries do, I would be singing praises to Gaston and stand with him, but for being a marionette of america hegemony in their proxy war with Russia I am not supporting that. The upp should find genuine concern of our countries state of affairs to take on, mark you! And not saying Gaston didn’t cost the tax payers of this country for all that stupidness he is doing paying money because of that boat and Liat and UWI five island and having to replace a school acquiring lands and subsidize UWI and granting more power generation contracts to the hadeed family instead a getting APUA to be autonomous in power generation,while othe UWI campus in other Caribbean islands face financial turbulence, the future is bleak. I like the housing program he picked up where UPP left off and ran with it. Any means of lifting our people from abject poverty brought about by slavery I am with you, but we must look for the indigenous Antiguan to empower, too many times you go to the new housing project and the homes are sold to Jamaican and Guyanese and Spanish, antiguan should be first, these expatriate countries would never place Antiguan ahead of their people.
Doth thou not complaining too much????
Please be guided that I/Me/My/Gaston Browne and Antigua and Barbuda are not interchangeable……
You cannot at wish whim and fancy you Antigua and Barbuda to protect yourself from scrutiny and redicule……
It cannot be you bearing the indignity if their fabrication and the state bearing the burden of your legal fees……
If it is you facing the indignation it is you to bear the cost of your defense……
When the state is brought up in frivolous allegations then the state should shoulder the burden…..
If as a result of what you claim are unfounded and frivolous allegations you are awarded a handsome payday who collects it??????
Will it go to the treasury with proof and not be drawn out u der another heading??????
Like in the Alfa Nero sale document you are after the fact producing evidence of financial transaction…
Why was it not provided at the first opportunity?????
The judge gave orders that anything revealed as a result of the subpoenas be destroyed without revelation to the public.
How can you now publishing that??????
Should the judge wait for whenever you set foot on American soil to hold you in contempt of court????
What is there to be so secretive about what you have published??????
Why did Telemacque made that transfer to.your account???????
You both live in Antigua…..
You both have accou ts in local banks…..
Was that gift by Telemacque disclosed to the Integrity Commission???????
You have opened up a can of worms that you should regret doing………
Finally I note the notarized letter frkm YM Thunder 1 Shipping Company…..
Did you check the date of the letters publication before publishing it for local consumption?????
It was writtenon the 5th day of May 2025…..
Thats looonnnnggggg after court actions had been initiated….
Why are document coming in bits and pieces on request???????
Why weren’t they made available days, weeks or even a month after the sale transaction was completed???
Consistent with your every action there are more questions than answers……..
While many of us may fall asleep before night falls there is one man who doesn’t…….
NOT FOR A SECOND!!!!!
Run Antiguans & Barbudans, the Aliens are coming! THE ALIENS ARE COMING! The ALIENS ARE HERE!
RUN FOR THE BUNKERS! RUN FOR THE FALLOUT SHELTERS!
WE HAVE BEEN INVADED!
At least Asot only got one WARNING, and then he was MURDERED.
Boi Gaston, the more you cry about the Alfa Nero Saga due to your foolishness and unwise choices regarding this yacht, the more you’re sinking in its quagmire like Barbuda QUICK SAND!
The playbook is being fabricated. Gaston will play victim and try to use that to win the next election. I even noticed he is using a Trump-like phrase:” he is fighting for you” quite a lot lately. But don’t be fooled sensible Antiguans. There is no connection between the Russian lady and UPP. The lady upset about losing her yatch and is upset with Gaston. He knows that but trying to pair her with UPP for political gain. It won’t work because the lady only care about what was done to her and not our politics. She has the money to keep this going so let’s see what happens. Let me warn ABLPites that what Gaston is doing is setting you up to accept more of our money being committed to his legal fees while you idiots continue to blame UPP.