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Wigs, guns and gold bars: Russian security raids Wagner boss Prigozhin's St Petersburg palace

FSB finds Prigozhin's wig collection
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FSB finds Prigozhin's wig collection

Russian media shared a collection of his selfie archives, with several different hairstyles and disguises, possibly using these as wigs. 

Ammuntions and guns seized
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Ammuntions and guns seized

The Federal Security Service (FSB) seized ammunitions which were stored in his lavish bedroom. 

Gold bars found
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Gold bars found

After his failed attempted coup against the Russian defence officials, it was believed that Prigozhin took refuge in Belarus after June 24. However, there are reports indicating that he walked into the FSB's office on July 4 to retrieve his seized weapons. 

Prigozhin's stack of cash found
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Prigozhin's stack of cash found

Boxes of cash in different currencies were discovered by Russian security officials.

A sledgehammer with a cryptic message on it
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A sledgehammer with a cryptic message on it

In what appeared to be the billiards area, a large sledgehammer bearing the inscription "for use in important negotiations" was also on the exhibit.

Disturbing image in his mansion
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Disturbing image in his mansion

The framed image features severed heads of what is believed to be Wagner's enemies.

Wagner group leader has his own medical room
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Wagner group leader has his own medical room

The FSB also found a private medical room in his home with several hospital medical supplies stored in it. 

Twitter users mock his wealth
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Twitter users mock his wealth

After viewing images of his marble floors, grandiose hall and pool, many users took to Twitter to make sarcastic comments claiming that he is a humble and honest man. Some users even conspired that he's part of the Illuminati.