Assad's Secret Flight: Millions Evacuated Before Syria's Fall | JQJO

As Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime crumbled in 2011, he secretly used a private jet to evacuate millions of dollars in cash, valuables, and sensitive documents detailing his vast business network. The operation, orchestrated by his top economic advisor Yasar Ibrahim, involved four flights to the UAE over 48 hours before Assad's escape to Russia. The flights, documented by Reuters using flight records, satellite imagery, and witness accounts, included the transportation of Assad's relatives and aides. The Syrian government is now seeking to recover the embezzled funds, while those involved deny any wrongdoing.