Russian tycoon leaves $120M and Wagner Group to son in apparent will after mysterious death

Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin left $120M fortune and Wagner Group to his 25-year-old son Pavel in apparent will.
Document requires Pavel to provide for extended family, split fortune if he dies.
Prigozhin died in mysterious plane crash in August after leading failed mutiny against military.
Pavel reportedly taking command of Wagner Group under security chief's influence.
Memorials held across Russia for Prigozhin 40 days after death, but not on state TV.

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Posted 10/2/2023, 5:32:00 PM