Everton-linked oligarch Alisher Usmanov’s £455m superyacht with £30 million GOLD staircase is seized in Germany

OLIGARCH Alisher Usmanov’s £455m megayacht Dilbar – which boasts a £30 million gold staircase – has been seized in Germany. Federal police announced on Wednesday the yacht was impounded following an investigation into “offshore concealment”. ReutersAlisher Usmanov’s £455m megayacht Dilbar has been seized in Germany[/caption] The SunUsmanov temporarily avoided the clampdown as billions of pounds worth of assets had been moved into other’s name[/caption] The SunOfficials found yacht was owned by the Everton-linked billionaire’s sister Gulbakhor Ismailova[/caption] Pictures show a world of luxury inside Usmanov’s superyacht Officials found the Everton-linked billionaire’s sister, Gulbakhor Ismailova, to be the owner, Fortune reported. Ismailova was included on EU sanctions lists as officials long-suspected Usmanov “indirectly transferred assets” to her including the Dilbar yacht. As police worked to build their case, Usmanov temporarily avoided the clampdown as billions of pounds worth of assets had been moved into other’s names – including his £455million ($600million) superyacht. In an update on Twitter, the Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany said: “The luxury yacht Dilbar is therefore subject to sanctions law and was able to be legally impounded in Hamburg.” Read more on Oligarch sanctions FRENCH REJECTION Abramovich has 12 homes among £20bn of Oligarch assets seized by France HIT THE SKIDS Mazepin's playboy lifestyle from £100m home to glam friends now in ruins A BKA spokesman said the yacht cannot be “sold, rented or pledged as collateral”, according to news agency DPA. Uzbek-based Usmanov, who says he is “proud” to know Putin, was formally sanctioned by the UK on March 3.  His vast UK property portfolio includes a £73m mansion in Highgate, North London, two nearby worth at least £20m each, and a £30m property in Guildford, Surrey. He also owns a £265m private jet and a £4m helicopter.  Most read in The Sun SLAPPED DOWN Thandiwe Newton axed from film after row with Channing Tatum over Oscars slap BIG LOVE It’s been 16yrs since Big Brother and we're stronger than ever, say Grace & Mikey DAN YOU BELIEVE IT Danniella Westbrook's changing face as she reveals results of surgery Anchors away I live on a cruise ship for FREE and my costs are less than £70 a week BEYOND THE VEIL Curse of Big Fat Gypsy Wedding - from messy divorce to tragic suicide pact AQUARIUM PANIC Terrifying moment dolphin attacks trainer in front of families at Miami park But it emerged Usmanov had protected his fortune as far back as 16 years ago, when he started setting up his trusts. Pictures show a world of luxury inside Usmanov’s superyacht, said to be the biggest in the world. The floating palace boasts a 30m indoor pool, lined with blue crystals and adorned by palatial columns.  One of its bedrooms shows Usmanov’s love of gold, with taps, door handles, bed frames, toilet seats and showers all kitted out in the precious metal. Most read in The Sun SLAPPED DOWN Thandiwe Newton axed from film after row with Channing Tatum over Oscars slap BIG LOVE It’s been 16yrs since Big Brother and we're stronger than ever, say Grace & Mikey DAN YOU BELIEVE IT Danniella Westbrook's changing face as she reveals results of surgery Anchors away I live on a cruise ship for FREE and my costs are less than £70 a week BEYOND THE VEIL Curse of Big Fat Gypsy Wedding - from messy divorce to tragic suicide pact AQUARIUM PANIC Terrifying moment dolphin attacks trainer in front of families at Miami park The tycoon, who enjoyed close ties to Premier League club Everton, also had a vast “football lounge” to watch them wherever he was in the world. Sources said the yacht’s £10m art collection was secretly removed before sanctions bit. It emerged Usmanov had protected his fortune as far back as 16 years ago YouTubeA BKA spokesman said the yacht cannot be ‘sold, rented or pledged as collateral’[/caption] The tycoon had a vast ‘football lounge’ to watch them wherever he was in the world Usmanov’s love of gold is evident in pictures of the Dilbar