National Agency for Corruption Prevention adds Bacardi to the list of war sponsors

The NACP has added Bacardi Limited to the list of international war sponsors.

This was reported by the NACP press service.

"The company continues to do business in the Russian Federation and is actively looking for new employees there," the statement said.

According to the NACP, the Russian division of Bacardi Rus imported $169 million worth of goods during the war. Revenue of the Russian department in 2022 increased by 8.5%, and "net profit" by 206.5% compared to 2021. 

The company paid over $12 million in tax to the Russian budget.

Bacardi Limited produces not only the rum of the same name but also the popular Bombay gin, Martini vermouth and other alcoholic beverages. 

After the start of the full-scale invasion, the company first announced that it would stop exporting to Russia but later withdrew this statement and increased its revenue due to other companies pulling out of Russia.

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