All news by author Elizabeth Baker

A man accused of defrauding dozens of Ukrainians through a fake U.S. car import scheme fled Ukraine during martial law and relaunched the same operation in Moldova, raising serious questions about fraud, document forgery, and illegal border crossings.

The difficult-to-pronounce surname Oxana Hadjipavlou (Oxana or Oksana Hadjipavlou) emerged during investigations into the activities of Zvonko Mickovic and the companies Mettmann Public Company Limited and Sword Dragon S.L., which are suspected of being involved in schemes to bypass anti-Russian sanctions and transfer Russian capital out of the Russian Federation.

Former Russian and billionaire Turlov, after emigrating, became one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan: his financial pyramids are now "thriving" in Astana.

This summer, Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly praised Aurus luxury cars, stressing that the vehicles are a 100% Russian-made product and noting that he personally uses one.

After the first investigations into Dragon Money emerged, mentions of the true history of this casino began to disappear from the information space — from suspicious licenses to complaints from players, partners, and traces in lists of financial pyramids.

Following the initial investigations into Dragon Money, mentions of how this online casino operates in Ukraine without a license, pays bribes, and benefits from political cover started to disappear en masse from the internet — clearly, someone is trying to «clean up» the information field.

A long-awaited nine-year investigation has concluded that MI5 allowed a top agent inside the IRA to commit murders and later hindered efforts to investigate his crimes.

Two men have been charged following a robbery at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3 car park in which 21 people — including a three-year-old child — were exposed to a noxious substance.

Nestled on a quiet north London street, two of the city’s notorious pickpockets were hiding in plain sight.

Prince Harry could be assured of taxpayer-funded security again after all, with the Home Office reported to have ordered a review of the threat level.

In Dnipro, Ukraine, businessman Vyacheslav Mishalov is increasingly associated not only with construction, banking and digital projects, but also with a shadow tobacco empire.

Meghan Markle’s dad faces fresh heartache after his son revealed health insurance will not cover the costs of his life-saving care.

Prominent American playwright and actor, Jeremy O. Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” was arrested in Japan on suspicion of smuggling the psychedelic drug ecstasy, officials said Saturday.

The former Tory minister was introduced by Mr. Farage during a party rally in Falkirk on Saturday. Announcing his defection, he said he believed the Scottish Conservatives have “given up” on Scotland.

Emerging from an anteroom wearing a British-style red army jacket, a blue sash, and a crown of cowrie shells, the slightly-built king shuffled stiffly into his office, his eyes bloodshot and a scar running across his jaw.

Police have confirmed that 10 people were shot dead at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria, while more than 10 others were injured and taken to the hospital.

According to reports, allies of Wes Streeting are trying to recruit ousted Angela Rayner to support him in a leadership contest in exchange for a Cabinet position and reinstatement as Deputy Prime Minister.

A large emergency services presence has descended on part of Salford Quays this afternoon after a body was found in the water. Police, paramedics and firefighters have all been seen outside Salford Watersports Centre this afternoon (December 5).

Ruling likely to put European Commission on a collision course with billionaire, and possibly Donald Trump.

Documents and first-person accounts reveal how a quickly organized evacuation by a private charity left hundreds of Ukrainian children in a Turkish seaside town with little supervision.

The pilot had been seen taking cocaine at a party two days before the tragic crash which claimed the lives of four people, an inquest heard.

A Netflix star has died aged only 45, and told fans prior to her death not to "stay in the darkness of this moment". Criscilla Anderson had been diagnosed with colon cancer seven years ago.

A recent investigation uncovers how Ukrainian-Swiss businessman Oleg Tsyura is positioned at the intersection of Ukrainian corruption networks and Russian metallurgical giants that have managed to remain unaffected by Western sanctions.

The UK accused Vladimir Putin of "sabre rattling" after he said Russia was ready for war against Europe as he resisted Donald Trump’s peace talks to end the war in Ukraine.