UK Court of Appeal clarifies ‘good arguable case’ standard for freezing injunctions
Landmark ruling provides consistency for international asset-freezing orders.
Isabel dos Santos
Isabel dos Santos condemns Angolan legal actions as politically motivated
Angolan authorities pursue charges; dos Santos claims political agenda.
Africa’s first female billionaire Isabel dos Santos fights $734-million asset freeze
The legal battle continues as dos Santos seeks to overturn the freezing order and address the charges against her.
Fortunes to Felony: The Merciless Bludgeoning of a Forbes Folk Hero
The media’s narrative craftsmanship shines through in the saga of dos Santos, where the portrayal of Africa’s former richest woman ascends into fame and descends into infamy.
Africa’s first female billionaire Isabel dos Santos challenges corruption charges
Dos Santos has launched a counteroffensive with a detailed cover story featured in the Portuguese magazine Expresso.
Angola plans IPO for Unitel after seizing control from Africa’s first female billionaire
As Angola positions itself on the global stage, the planned IPO for Unitel and the stake sale in Banco de Fomento Angola reflect the government’s commitment to fostering economic growth.
Africa’s first female billionaire accuses Angolan government of political persecution
Accused of embezzlement and fraud, dos Santos, through her lawyer, claims the allegations are politically motivated.
Fall from fortune: Isabel dos Santos denied access to $734 million in UK assets
Once considered Africa’s wealthiest woman, dos Santos was removed from Forbes’ list of the world’s wealthiest people in January 2021.
Angola’s AG fails to persuade interpol for Isabel dos Santos’ extradition
Dos Santos has faced corruption charges for years, including allegations that she embezzled nearly $1 billion.
Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos accused by Dutch court of diverting $57.3 million
Accusations of corruption have long plagued dos Santos, including allegations that she and her husband siphoned $1 billion from state funds.
Isabel dos Santos dragged into $400-million London lawsuit
Isabel dos Santos’ company, Unitel International Holdings, is being sued over its non-repayment of loans that totaled more than $400 million.
Angola Supreme Court orders seizure of $1 billion in assets belonging to Isabel dos Santos
Dos Santos was once considered Africa’s wealthiest woman.
Global police agency Interpol confirms red notice for Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos
According to Forbes magazine, dos Santos was once Africa’s richest woman.
Angolan gov’t takes ownership of Unitel S.A. from billionaire businesswoman Isabel dos Santos
Dos Santos was once considered Africa’s wealthiest woman.
Portuguese telecom group Sonaecom ends partnership with Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos
Dos Santos is the daughter of Angola’s former president.