Overnight billionaire! Student becomes one of Moldova’s richest men
Published 21 October, 2008, 11:04
A student from Moldova has become one of the richest men in his homeland after inheriting almost a billion euros from a relative he barely knew. Sergey Sudev had not seen his uncle, who lived in Germany, for 10 years – so was shocked to find that he had been left the huge fortune.
It was during their meeting a decade ago that the young Moldovan unwittingly sealed his 950 million euro windfall. Sergey made such an impression on his uncle that he decided to write him into the will.
The student had no idea he was to become so wealthy and only found out when his uncle’s agents came to Moldova to tell him the good news.
He has rocketed up Moldova’s rich-list. He’s now not far behind Vladimir Balaeskul, who currently lives in Russia and is worth around $US 2.2 BLN.
Sudev will find his money will go far in Moldova. The country is one of the poorest in Europe with the average monthly salary just $US 350 and GDP per capita standing at $US 1,500.
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