The FBI swarmed the Washington DC residence of a Russian oligarch who is a close associate of President Vladimir Putin, a measure the agency called a “law enforcement activity,” the New York Post reported.

Dozens of agents were seen searching the billionaire’s mansion on Tuesday, which was blocked off with tape.

Some of the agents reportedly carried off boxes and other objects from the house.

NBC News reported that an FBI spokesperson would not state why the raid had been ordered. The FBI is also not commenting on whether Deripaska is under investigation.... Read More: Arutz-7