Sochi Olympics a 'monstrous scam' - Russian opposition

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22720228

Sochi Olympics a 'monstrous scam' - Russian opposition

As much as $30bn (£20bn) has been stolen in preparations for next year's Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russian opposition leaders say.

Boris Nemtsov and Leonid Martynyuk say the games are "a monstrous scam" and will be the most expensive in history, costing more than $50bn.

A lack of fair competition and secrecy sharply increased the cost, benefitting only businessmen close to President Vladimir Putin, they say in a report.

Moscow is yet to respond to the claim.

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