It was the photo that caused a sensation on social media: a magnificent villa with the picturesque Alps in the background, and the claim that this was Annalena Baerbock's new home. The message reads: “Baerbock has bought a villa near Vienna for six million . But as is often the case, there is a lot of gray area between digital hysteria and reality.

A house full of stories
The property, which has become the subject of heated debates on social networks, is not, as is often claimed, near Vienna, but in the chic winter sports resort of Kitzbühel. The house, hidden behind thick hedges and with an inviting pool, looks like the perfect retreat. But who really lives behind the walls is the subject of speculation and research.
Russian connections and an oligarch
The OCCRP research network has determined that the house was probably used not least by Putin's daughter and could have been financed by an oligarch close to Putin. Cypriot shell companies, billion-dollar loans and the smell of secrecy hang over the property like a thick fog.
Baerbock's alleged house purchase: A mirage?
But how does Annalena Baerbock come into play? Why would the German Foreign Minister suddenly be interested in a house in Kitzbühel that she may never have heard of? This is where things get interesting. While social networks are overflowing with outrage and speculation, the reality is much less spectacular.
Connections to Russia
The building at Oberleitenweg 31b is not an ordinary one. There is probably no house in Austria that has been in the headlines as often as this property on the outskirts of Kitzbühel. The main reason for this notoriety is investigations by the OCCRP investigative team. “Der Spiegel” / Paper Trail Media from Germany, “ Der Standard ” from Austria, Tamedia from Switzerland and other European media worked together Their investigation reveals: "It appears that an oligarch worth billions financed the purchase of a chalet in Austria that was occupied by Putin's daughter."
The reports indicate that Russian oligarch Arkadi Rotenberg, who was sanctioned back in 2014, may have financed this house, where Putin's daughter allegedly also stayed.
The Cypriot company Wayblue Investments Limited acquired the property in 2013 for 10.8 million euros , including furnishings. Wayblue is managed by another Cypriot company, Velidom Limited . Who is actually behind Wayblue is uncertain. But OCCRP investigations show that Wayblue received a loan from Olpon Investments Limited, owned by Russian billionaire Arkadi Rotenberg. “Der Standard” draws the conclusion that Rotenberg may have financed the property on behalf of Vladimir Putin.
Purchased a house in 2013
Not only journalists took a closer look at the house, but also the Austrian State and News Protection Agency (DSN). The DSN is the civilian domestic secret service responsible for protecting the constitution. An official statement dated August 4, 2023 states that investigations were carried out regarding the house and a Cypriot company as early as April 2022. The DSN confirms ownership of Wayblue since 2013. A possible connection to Baerbock was not commented on further, citing data protection reasons.
A land register extract , requested by AFP, confirms the purchase by Nicosia-based Wayblue Investments Limited on January 17, 2013. If the property had been purchased directly from Annalena Baerbock, her name would be there.
website , she and her family live in Potsdam, far from the Austrian Alps. The accusation against Baerbock therefore appears, to say the least, to be unfounded.
The real drama behind the walls
While Baerbock seems to be just a random victim of fake news, the drama behind the walls of the villa remains very real. A Russian oligarch, possibly with ties to the most powerful man in Russia, a luxury estate purchased by a shadowy company, and questions that still need to be answered.
Conclusion : The Baerbock Villa affair shows once again how important it is to check the facts and not get carried away by the first wave of outrage. What began as a simple assertion has turned out to be a complex network of connections and intrigue in which Baerbock is just a minor character. The real story is far more fascinating and disturbing.
Source: AFP
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