article_snippet: former billionaire Eike Batista was once Brazil's richest person, with an estimated £20 billion fortune.
article_snippet: The 58-year-old made former billionaire Eike Batista fortune in mining, oil and gas exploration.
article_snippet: former billionaire Eike Batista was listed as the seventh wealthiest person in the world as recently as 2012.
article_snippet: If convicted, former billionaire Eike Batista faces up to 13 years in prison.
article_snippet: Charged: former billionaire Eike Batista was once Brazil's wealthiest man.
article_snippet: Last month, police seized 11 vehicles, including a Lamborghini Aventador as well as the Porsche, from Mr. Batista’s homes.
article_snippet: Mr. Batista’s homes also removed expensive jewellery, a grand piano and a fake Fabergé egg as guarantees to repay investors if the entrepreneur is eventually found guilty.
article_snippet: The piano, which was being kept at the apartment of one of Mr de Souza’s neighbours, along with one of The cars have been returned to former billionaire Eike Batista, said a court spokesperson.