Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin No. 8 On Singapore Wealth List From 'Forbes'

Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin is making himself at home in his new country, having reached No. 8 on Forbes’ list of Singapore’s richest people.

Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin is making himself at home in his new country, having reached No. 8 on Forbes’ list of Singapore’s richest people.

Reuters reported that Saverin’s estimated net worth is $2.2 billion.

Saverin renounced his U.S. citizenship and officially became a resident of Singapore. He made the decision to do so last September, and the news came out when an Internal Revenue Service list was published April 30, causing much consternation, as it was revealed just prior to Facebook’s initial public offering.

Saverin’s decision to renounce his citizenship was widely criticized, with two U.S.

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