They were in the highly profitable beluga sturgeon caviar business, an often criminal or at least sketchy enterprise based out of the Caspian Sea region. Perhaps, the Russians inquired, Mohn would be interested in telling them more about his Flathead whitefish caviar business.
But Mohn figured his business was doing just fine without Boris and Ivan. Besides, he said, he didn’t need any more questionable business partners.
“One thing you learn,” Mohn said, “is there are a lot of shady characters in this business.”
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