New York police raid property of Russian oligarch

Properties in New York linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg were searched by officers on September 1, NBC New York reported, according to Sky News.

Washington is seeking to use sanctions and property seizures to pressure Moscow to stop its invasion of Ukraine. 

A witness told Reuters that they saw federal officers take boxes and safes out of a flat in Manhattan, while NBC reported that property in Southampton, New York was also searched. 

Both properties are believed to be linked to Mr Vekselberg.