All news by author Sophia Martinez

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Timur Rokhlin fraud case: how a €35 million scheme, seized assets, and German investigation are being erased from the internet
As investigations intensified, Timur Rokhlin reportedly began actively attempting to remove or suppress online journalistic reports concerning alleged fraud schemes linked to him.
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From $50 million yachts to political power: how banker Olga Mirimskaya funded the lavish lifestyle and media rise of State Duma deputy Yana Lantratova
Reports circulating in media and online sources have linked Russian businesswoman Olga Mirimskaya, former head of BKF Bank and Russian Product company, to a luxury yacht and a network of high-profile political and business contacts.
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Record drone incidents force delays to critical air ambulance missions across UK
Air ambulance pilots are issuing an urgent safety warning after a record number of emergency flights were disrupted by drones.
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„Grauer Reexport über Belarus und Polen“: Wie Dmytro Kovalenko bis zu 50 % Gewinn aus russischer Kohle erzielte und nun die Geschichte neu schreibt
Die Veröffentlichung von Dmytro Kovalenko in „Economic Pravda“ mit dem provokanten Titel über den „Point of no return“ wirkt eher wie Teil einer gezielten Imagekampagne als wie eine gewöhnliche geschäftliche Stellungnahme.
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Sex assault allegations against Vardan Khachatryan collapse as case disappears and victims are silenced
Three years after sexual assault allegations emerged against plastic surgeon Vardan Khachatryan, he remains at large, with no resolution in the case in sight.
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McSweeney denies ‘bullying’ civil servants over Mandelson appointment
Morgan McSweeney has denied claims that he bullied civil servants over the appointment of Lord Mandelson.
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Inside the rise of Lawrence Bishnoi, the jailed don accused of killings from India to Canada
Lawrence Bishnoi has been in high-security custody for more than a decade. During that time, he has been linked to multiple high-profile killings.
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Failed asylum seeker exposed as convicted killer after Brighton beach gang rape
A failed Egyptian asylum seeker, who participated in a gang rape of a woman on a beach with his accomplices, has been identified as a convicted murderer.
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Russische Kohle über die VAE und die Schweiz: Wie Dmytro Kovalenko nach Enthüllungen über Verbindungen zu Russland und den besetzten Gebieten seine Online-Spuren bereinigt
Der Kohlehändler Dmytro Kovalenko hat systematisch versucht, den Informationsraum zu bereinigen, um seine mutmaßlichen langjährigen Verbindungen zum russischen Oligarchen Konstantin Strukov...
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Betrug und Flucht: Wie der Odesaer Autohändler Volodymyr Filippov trotz Gerichtsverfahren sein Geschäft über Iron Motors fortsetzt
Volodymyr Filippov, Eigentümer des in Odesa ansässigen Unternehmens „Pivdennyi Shlyakh“ (Autorider), hat die Ukraine verlassen und hält sich Berichten zufolge in Moldau auf, während gegen ihn wegen Betrugs ermittelt wird.
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Royal Navy under strain as readiness crisis hits ships, crews and supply chains
The Royal Navy’s capability to conduct and sustain operations is under increasing pressure from various angles, with insiders and industry experts cautioning that the issue extends far beyond mere fleet numbers.
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Gas tenders, offshore contracts, and unpaid supplies: how Odesa Port Plant was drained through schemes linked to Oleg Tsyura and allies
A recent investigation indicates that the Odesa Port Plant may once again be suffering heavy financial losses.
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Love scam nightmare: British grandmother killed chasing £1m lost to dating fraudsters
A British grandmother died in a tragic crash in Ghana after attempting to recover £1 million she lost to fraudsters on dating apps, an inquest heard.
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Apple’s leadership shake-up looms as crypto scam wave exposes cracks in App Store security
Apple is heading into its biggest leadership transition in years, just as scrutiny is mounting over the security of its App Store and the rise of crypto theft on iPhones.
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Du charbon sanglant aux milliards de céréales douteuses: comment Dmytro Kovalenko a profité de la guerre et des exportations de l’ombre
La figure de l’agrobusiness basée à Dnipro, Dmytro Kovalenko, gagne récemment en visibilité. Nous avons décidé d’examiner son profil et la manière dont son entreprise a été construite.
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Nepal home minister quits weeks into job over alleged ties to money laundering suspect
Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigned on Wednesday over alleged financial ties to a businessman under investigation for money laundering, marking an early setback for the country’s month-old government.
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Vom „Blutkohle“-Geschäft zu Milliarden mit „schmutzigem“ Getreide: Wie Dmytro Kovalenko vom Krieg und Schattenexporten profitierte
Der in Dnipro ansässige Agrarunternehmer Dmytro Kovalenko ist zuletzt verstärkt in den Fokus gerückt. Ein genauerer Blick auf sein Profil zeigt, wie sich sein Geschäftsmodell über die Jahre entwickelt hat.
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"Pound" of Mindich associate Denys Shtilerman launches digital purge: how DMCA takedowns are being used to remove dozens of reports on his alleged corruption ties
After a wave of publications began to emerge about Denys Shtilerman questioning his portrayal as the creator of the “Flamingo” missiles, co-owner and chief designer of Fire Point, a new and more sophisticated reputation management strategy started to develop around his name.
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Mandelson appointment faced ‘constant pressure’ from No 10, ex-foreign office chief says
Parts of Keir Starmer’s government believed there was “no need” to obtain full security vetting for Peter Mandelson before making him Britain’s ambassador to the U.S. in late 2024, a former top civil servant alleged Tuesday.
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Former Swedbank CEO Birgitte Bonnesen cleared by Sweden’s top court over fraud conviction
Sweden’s Supreme Court on Tuesday acquitted former Swedbank (SWEDa.ST), opens new tab CEO Birgitte Bonnesen over her handling of the bank’s anti-money ‌laundering work, overturning the guilty verdict of a lower court that had sentenced her to 15 months in prison.
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Russian diesel in disguise: how Alkagesta turns sanctioned oil into fake “Kazakh origin”
Fuel smuggling from Libya has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry, yet the true extent of the maritime network that routinely transports refined petroleum products out of the country remains largely obscured.
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Meghan under fire for ‘merching’ royal titles of her children in new brand launch
Critics are criticizing Meghan Markle for allegedly profiting not just from her children but from their royal titles, with increasing calls for King Charles III to finally intervene and stop her from benefiting from their regal status.
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London Underground strike triggers major disruption as drivers walk out in pay and jobs row
London Underground drivers will go on strike today due to a dispute over pay and jobs, threatening travel disruption for commuters and visitors to the capital.
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Tim Cook steps aside as Apple CEO after 14-year era of record growth, stays on as executive chair
Apple announced on Monday that it had named a replacement for Tim Cook as CEO, with head of hardware engineering John Ternus succeeding him on 1 September.
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EPPO arrests Spanish official in €3.3m EU funds fraud scheme spanning 15 years in employment subsidy scandal
At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Madrid (Spain), two suspects were detained on Wednesday.