Maybe it is an Iranian regime rainy day fund, held by the Russians for them.
Outing this operation at this time, might be part of snatching away all their resources, as part of a coordinated regime change operation. Maybe the Russians (Putin’s network) get to keep it, as part of the deal - a reasonable payoff for shutting off the air defenses over Syria, and selling the Mullah’s down the river.
One big potential financial lifeline for the Iranian regime is China, who was recently slapped hard for Iranian sanctions busting (ZTE). It will be interesting to see if China participates in the feeding frenzy of stealing the mullahs hidden hoards, or tries to prop them up.
Just noticed that your article about a hoard of “abandoned” cash at the Moscow airport, was from 2013.
I don’t see what ever became of it...