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The Playboy Who Inherited an Empire of Gunfighters and Gold Smugglers

Pavel Prigozhin, son of Yevgeny Prigozhin, has taken over the Wagner Group, a notorious mercenary force. He is expanding operations in the Central African Republic, preserving his father's $400M empire. Pavel, 28, has grown into the family business, making a fortune from guns, drugs, and gold.

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  • ✓ Pavel Prigozhin, 28, inherited the Wagner Group empire after his father's death. (Multiple sources)
  • ✓ The Wagner Group is involved in gold smuggling, gun trading, and other illicit activities in Africa. (Multiple sources)
  • ✓ Pavel Prigozhin has expanded Wagner Group operations in the Central African Republic. (Multiple sources)
  • ✓ The empire's worth is estimated to be around $400M. (Multiple sources)
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Pavel Prigozhin's expansion of Wagner Group operations in the Central African Republic has been confirmed by multiple sources.

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  1. Pavel Prigozhin Inherits Wagner Empire

    Pavel Prigozhin, son of Yevgeny Prigozhin, has taken over the Wagner Group, a notorious mercenary force. He is expanding operations in the Central African Republic, preserving his father's $400M empire. Pavel, 28, has grown into the family business, making a fortune from guns, drugs, and gold.

    Why it matters

    The Wagner Group, founded by Yevgeny Prigozhin, is a Russian mercenary force involved in various illicit activities. After Yevgeny Prigozhin's death, his son Pavel inherited the empire. The group's activities have raised concerns globally, with many countries monitoring their operations.

    What is confirmed

    • Pavel Prigozhin, 28, inherited the Wagner Group empire after his father's death. (Multiple sources)
    • The Wagner Group is involved in gold smuggling, gun trading, and other illicit activities in Africa. (Multiple sources)
    • Pavel Prigozhin has expanded Wagner Group operations in the Central African Republic. (Multiple sources)
    • The empire's worth is estimated to be around $400M. (Multiple sources)

    What to watch next

    • Further developments in Wagner Group's operations in the Central African Republic
    • Kremlin's potential takeover of Wagner Group
    • Pavel Prigozhin's future plans for the empire
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. WSJ — The Playboy Who Inherited an Empire of Gunfighters and Gold Smugglers
    2. Наша Ніва — "Wagner" Exports Gold from Africa to Belarus — WSJ
    3. news.sbs.co.kr — Wagner Still Thriving Despite Prigozhin's Death; 28-Year-Old Son Expands Business
    4. WSJ — The Playboy Who Inherited the World’s Most Notorious Mercenary Force
    5. NDTV — Gold, Guns, Drugs, Mercenaries: Inside A 28-Year-Old Russian's Empire
    6. UNITED24 Media — Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Son Preserves Wagner’s $400M Criminal Empire in Central African Republic
    7. ua.news — Prigozhin's Son Inherited Billions and Expanded His Father's Business in Africa — WSJ
    8. Yahoo — Warlord Jr. carries on the family business in Russia
    9. Meduza — Yevgeny Prigozhin is dead, but his mercenary empire lives on. His son has expanded the family business in the Central African Republic, WSJ reports.
    10. Kyiv Post — Prigozhin’s Son Keeps Wagner’s $400M Empire Alive in CAR Despite Kremlin Takeover Push
    11. www.tovima.com — The Playboy Who Inherited the World’s Most Notorious Mercenary Force - tovima.com
    12. thecurrency.news — The playboy who inherited the world’s most notorious ...
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