A classic Florida swindle, with a Russian twist

Michael Sallah and Daniela Sanjurjo | Miami Herald

MIAMI -- When North Miami Beach developers Victor and Natalia Wolf hosted a baby shower on a luxury yacht to celebrate their first child, they had just reaped millions flipping a huge tract of land on Florida’s Gulf Coast during the historic housing boom.

Complete with flaming desserts and Vodka ice sculptures , the dinner cruise on the Intracoastal was attended by more than 100 guests as the Wolfs unveiled their next project: an ambitious $150 million development.

Now, five years after the couple vanished in the night — with millions belonging to their clients — investors are hoping to uncover details of the financial labyrinth concocted by the couple from the lone person who worked with them: their lawyer.

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