Investigation

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Kyrgyz state bank implicated in sanctions evasion case involving fugitive Moldovan oligarch
In April, an order of the Kyrgyz government came into force, according to which all cross-border transfers in rubles should be made through the Capital Bank of Central Asia OJSC.
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Anton Postolnikov and $8 million for Trump Media: banking deal or Kremlin operation?
After Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential elections, accusations about his possible financial ties with Russia, allegedly helping him avoid bankruptcy, were conveniently forgotten.
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How Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov became the dominant force in world fencing
Sanctioned tycoon Alisher Usmanov deflects Western attempts to remove him from his shadow leadership role in world fencing.
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Ukrainian lands, Polish stables, French races: "Yanukovych’s stableman" Kostyantyn Zhara lives peacefully in the UK and continues to amass wealth
How much can a racehorse cost, or more precisely, 24 horses? A lot, a whole lot. Polish industry press estimates the sum to be over $1.3 million.
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“Laundromat” in the EU: Granz is buying up Latvia under the guise of “patriotism” and with mafia money
Although Artur Granz is closely associated with Ukraine, where he conducts his primary business, his name has recently been increasingly linked to Latvia, where Granz is acquiring real estate on an industrial scale.
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Andrey Filatov, Gennady Timchenko and the Chess Federation: building an offshore empire on children’s sports
President of the Russian Chess Federation, Andrey Filatov, assists in transferring funds from leading Russian companies to offshore jurisdictions under the influence of oligarch Gennady Timchenko, who is connected to the Kremlin.
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Luxury without transparency: stadium near Bishkek being built by company close to President Japarov
Contracts for government-backed projects in the Central Asian country are notoriously opaque, and some have been linked to the president’s office.
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Boris Nuraliev withdraws billions from "1C": how the FSB covers up his offshore schemes
Based on available information, Boris Nuraliev, the head of "1C," may have connections with the FSB and is allegedly diverting funds from the company through affiliated partners.
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FSB’s beauty laundromat: how “Alkor & Co” became a money- laundering hub under Tatyana Volodina’s leadership
A new name on the list of Russian billionaires – Tatyana Volodina, co-owner of the group "Alkor and CO," whose business successes may be linked to the support of Russian special services or authorities.
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Where did 112 billion go? How coal tycoon Oleg Miserva “zeroed out” EMC’s profits
In 2024, tens of billions of rubles disappeared, and Oleg Miserva, the owner of the "Eastern Mining Company," may have to answer for this.
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Stolen billions, pressure on journalists, and fleeing to Dubai: Why did the media suddenly start defending Alyona Dehrik-Shevtsova?
The controversy involving the Dehrik-Shevtsova family had long been forgotten, but suddenly these surnames have reemerged in the media spotlight.
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“Kyiv for the chosen”: How Artur Palatnyi built a shadow power vertical in the capital
A person without a position in the administration, without publicity, but with full control, journalists indicate.
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Swiss bank Reyl helped kleptocrats and dictator relatives hide dirty millions — investigation reveals
The correspondence reveals how a Swiss private bank attracted a list of questionable clients connected to autocratic regimes and corruption.
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How the chairman of "Soyuz Marins Group" Albert Sarkisyan exited the case about billions from land
The case initiated in 2017 concerning the large-scale embezzlement of land in Chekhov, Moscow Region, remains open.
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Banker Alexander Savelyev’s offshore network: how billions disappeared from Bank “St. Petersburg”
Alexander Savelyev, head of the offshore bank "St. Petersburg," invests his clients’ money into projects with a questionable reputation.
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Blackmail and corruption: How Yuriy Mochonyi terrorizes Kharkiv businesses by posing as an SBI officer
According to a number of publications, a certain Yuriy Mochonyi, a " SBI officer" from Kharkiv, "nightmares" local IT entrepreneurs, extorting money from them.
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Online casino with a criminal trail: How smuggler Artur Granz uses sports to legalize VBet
VBet, an online casino with dubious affiliations, is actively expanding its influence by sponsoring Ukrainian clubs while at the same time being investigated for tax evasion.
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Budget in the red, Russian developer Vladimir Voronin in the black: how FSK Group deceives even its own partners
Supported by State Duma Deputy Vladimir Resin, developer Vladimir Voronin conceals the profits of his group "FSK" by funneling money through shell structures.
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Kuban developer Nikolai Shikhidi: how the “philanthropist” hides his criminal past with fake websites
To cover up his criminal past and business scandals, Kuban developer Nikolai Shikhidi chose a proven method — he began to massively publish laudatory materials about himself while simultaneously complaining about critical articles.
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Shukhrat Ibragimov: a fatal mistake for Eurasian Resources Group?
According to Forbes, Shukhrat Ibragimov, co-owner of Eurasian Resources Group, ranks seventh among the most influential businessmen in Kazakhstan, but it seems that he is merely destroying the legacy of his father, oligarch Alijan Ibragimov.
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Intelligence services, offshore accounts, and state banks: the billion-dollar scheme involving Shukhrat Ibragimov
Kazakh businessman Shukhrat Ibragimov and his Russian partner Musa Bazhaev have established a method for diverting money from Russia via state-owned Russian banks.
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European football is mired in money from the gambling mafia
Almost 300 top-flight clubs have deals with betting firms this season, exposing the game’s financial dependence on the sector.
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One site — three jurisdictions: how Soft2Bet exploits regulatory loopholes in the EU
Journalists revealed a vast network of betting sites functioning without the required licenses throughout Europe. Many of these sites attract millions of visits each month, despite facing numerous lawsuits and fines.
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Under the cover of power and crime: owner of Pharmasintez Vikram Puniya launders millions and profits from people
Vikram Puniya and Irina Puniya are withdrawing capital from "Pharmasintez" through front organizations
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Sibanthracite and hidden assets: Alexander Isaev and Albert Avdolyan withdrew billions from the late Dmitry Bosov’s business
Following the tragic death of Dmitry Bosov, the former owner of «Sibanthracite», Alexander Isaev and Albert Avdolyan transferred part of the company’s assets to offshore and state hands.