Hourieh Peramaa (Persian: حوریه, also known as Hourieh Peramam or Horelma), is a Kazakh-born billionaire property investor.

Hourieh Peramaa
Born1930
NationalityKazakhstani
Iranian
Children5 daughters, 1 son

Early life

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Peramaa was born in August 1930. Her family were forced to seek refuge in Iran when the Kulaks were subject of repression and execution by the USSR government.[1][2][3]

Wealth

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In 2008, it was reported that her investment portfolio of commercial real estate was worth more than £1 billion spanning across Europe and North America.[3][2] In the same year, she again made headlines by purchasing the most expensive new built house in London.[4][5][6]

Personal life

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Peramaa, once a penniless refugee, fled her native Kazakhstan aged 17 and was forced to live in an Iranian refugee camp. There she met her future husband, a medical student from a wealthy Iranian family.

The reclusive billionaire is known for her affinity for fine wines and thoroughbred horses. She divides her time between her estates in North America, Europe and Morocco. She has 5 daughters and 1 son.[2][3][4]

Panama Papers

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In 2015, her name was mentioned in the leaked Panama Papers connecting her to Tiquen Investments, a conglomerate investment holding incorporated in 2003.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Rahmonova-Schwarz, Delia (2010-12-01). "Migrations during the Soviet Period and in the Early Years of USSR's Dissolution: A Focus on Central Asia". Revue Européenne des Migrations Internationales. 26 (3): 9–30. doi:10.4000/remi.5196. ISSN 0765-0752.
  2. ^ a b c Standard, George Draycott, Evening (2012-04-12). "Woman owner of £50m home was once a penniless refugee". www.standard.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ a b c "Hourieh Peramaa". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  4. ^ a b "The Secret Agent" (PDF).
  5. ^ Barney, Mira Bar-Hillel, Katharine (2012-04-12). "Kazakh woman spends £50m on this home ... and another £30m changing". www.standard.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "6 of the Most Beautiful UK Estates". JustLuxe. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  7. ^ "Hourieh Peramam | ICIJ Offshore Leaks Database". offshoreleaks.icij.org. Retrieved 2021-01-21.