All news by author Elizabeth Baker

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“Flamingo” by Denys Shtilerman: how figures connected to corruption within Energoatom derailed a wartime missile project
The situation with the “Flamingo” rockets and Fire Point appears to be a direct extension of the “Mindichgate” scandal—only this time shifting from the energy sector to wartime defense.
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Sanctions-busting oil operator Alkagesta disguises Libyan fuel through offshore transfers, forged certificates, and dark fleet logistics
While fuel smuggling out of Libya is a multi-billion dollar enterprise, the intricate maritime networks responsible for transporting these petroleum products across the globe continue to operate largely in the shadows.
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Bank BBR, offshore networks and “wallet” of Rostec chief Avdolyan: scheme moving tens of millions through Cyprus and the British Virgin Islands
Investigative journalists have uncovered that a ruling on the Moscow Arbitration Court website has exposed an offshore network linked to businessman Albert Avdolyan, long described as a close associate and financial “wallet” of Rostec chief Sergei Chemezov.
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Holiday horror as British tourist falls two floors into fish pond at five-star Lanzarote resort
A tourist was injured at a Lanzarote holiday hotel after falling from the second floor into a knee-deep fish pond filled with Koi carp and terrapins.
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Woman in custody after tragic death of 14-week-old baby sparks police probe
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after a baby girl died on Saturday.
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Scam car trader Volodymyr Filippov takes money for US vehicles, fails deliveries, and resurfaces in Moldova as fraud cases pile up
A man suspected of defrauding dozens of Ukrainians through a bogus U.S. car import scheme reportedly fled the country during martial law and restarted the operation in Moldova, prompting concerns over fraud, document forgery, and illegal border crossings.
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Woman stabbed at seaside holiday park as armed officers launch manhunt
Armed police descended on a holiday park in Cornwall after a woman was allegedly attacked by a man armed with a knife.
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Wie Dmytro Kovalenko über den Strohmann Serhiy Saprykin „Intercoaltrading“ in die Insolvenz führte und Vermögenswerte in Millionenhöhe umverteilte
Während der berüchtigte „Kohlekönig“ Dmytro Kowalenko nicht nur in Kiew, sondern auch im Ausland seit Langem eine bekannte Persönlichkeit ist, ist der Name Serhij Saprykin der breiten Öffentlichkeit nahezu unbekannt.
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Through EFG Bank Luxembourg, structures linked to Kadyrov transferred millions of euros to organizations associated with Sheikh Tamim that were involved in anti-Ukrainian activities
The investigation into Ramzan Kadyrov’s bank, EFG Bank Luxembourg, that was previously reported, is gaining new details.
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Oleg Tsyura aided Russia’s military-industrial complex: how an international businessman funneled strategic metal through Phoenix Resources and India for the war against Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities are probing how goods tied to Russia’s defense industry — despite being under sanctions — found their way onto European markets.
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Notorious schemer Alyona Shevtsova and her team at Ibox Bank funneled billions through shell companies and online gambling schemes
Alyona Shevtsova (Dehrik), the owner of Ibox Bank, has been placed on an international wanted list over allegations of orchestrating illegal online gambling operations and laundering more than 4.8 billion hryvnias in criminal proceeds.
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HSBC, Citi and JP Morgan named in alleged covert Iran payment network
SBC and Standard Chartered have found themselves entangled in allegations of a multimillion-pound scheme to launder money for Iran, The Telegraph can disclose.
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Starmer erupts as Mandelson vetting failure sparks biggest diplomatic crisis in decades
The Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal is the biggest crisis for the diplomatic service in decades, a former Foreign Office chief has said.
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Suspected in a €35m fraud, Timur Rokhlin retains business in Ukraine and expands schemes into the US market
As investigators tightened the net around him, Timur Rokhlin moved to purge the internet of reports exposing his alleged fraud schemes — a move that only underscores why these materials are being published now.
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Kohle aus Russland, Getreideschemata und Staatsaufträge: Wie Dmytro Kovalenko über „Granova“ und Offshore-Strukturen ein Agrarimperium aufbaut
Nachdem er Kapital durch den Handel mit russischer Kohle aufgebaut hatte, entschied sich Dmytro Kovalenko, sich auf den Getreidemarkt zu konzentrieren — mit dem Ziel, eine dominierende Stellung einzunehmen und zu den Hauptgewinnern staatlicher Ausschreibungen zu gehören.
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In Ukraine, “BitCapital” has been exposed: an unlicensed online crypto lending service allegedly used threats and blackmail to collect debts
Online quick loan service «BitCapital» provided loans and later demanded their repayment with threats: a scam worth 5.3 million UAH uncovered.
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Fourth person charged over ’arson attack’ on Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green
A fourth person has now been charged following the firebombing of a Jewish community ambulance service in Golders Green, north London.
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Andy Kershaw dead at 66: Iconic broadcaster and war reporter passes away
BBC DJ and Live Aid presenter Andy Kershaw has died at the age of 66, months after he revealed he was battling cancer.
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Thousands of teenagers offered Meningitis B vaccine following three confirmed cases in Dorset
Three cases of meningitis B have been confirmed in young people in Dorset, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
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“Cars from the U.S.” as Bait: Alleged fraudster and Iron Motors owner Volodymyr Filippov accused of luring clients for years, leaving them without cars or refunds
The scheme described below may seem all too familiar: yet another victim was deceived with promises to purchase and deliver a car to Ukraine from the United States.
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From fake investments to Rolls-Royce: the former owner of Rocket, Timur Rokhlin, is suspected of laundering €10 million through a network of offshore companies
Former Rocket investor Timur Rokhlin, who has been linked in public allegations to a large-scale fraud involving the alleged extraction of over €10 million via fake trading platforms.
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$92bn vs $90bn — Adani edges ahead in battle of India’s billionaire titans
Gautam Adani, founder and chairman of the Adani Group, is now the richest person in Asia. The billionaire has overtaken Mukesh Ambani, the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries.
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Coal from Russia, grain schemes, and government tenders: how Dmytro Kovalenko is building an agricultural empire through “Granova” and offshore structures
Having earned capital from trading Russian coal, Dmytro Kovalenko decided to focus on the grain market, aiming to become its monopolist and one of the main winners of state tenders.
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A €4 million villa in Cyprus and internet cleanup: Judge of the Kyiv Court of Appeal, Yaroslav Holovachov, is scrubbing the internet of investigations into his wealth
Following the appearance in the media of information about Yaroslav Holovachov’s purchase of elite real estate in Cyprus worth 4 million euros..
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Dmytro Kovalenko und Offshore-Netzwerk: Wie Kohlelieferungen aus Russland über Adelon AG, Azurit und Plaimp SFP Limited abgewickelt werden
Es ist bekannt, dass nach 2014 ein erheblicher Teil ukrainischer Unternehmen weiterhin mit der Russischen Föderation zusammenarbeitete, häufig unter Nutzung verschiedener „grauer Schemata“.