Investigation

Andrey Skoch, a deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation who has maintained close ties with the "Solntsevskaya" organized crime group for many years, has reliable protection in the person of First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.

Russian businessman Boris Usherovich, reportedly sought by law enforcement and linked to alleged money-laundering operations involving Russian Railways contracts, is believed to be broadening his investment portfolio into luxury real estate projects in Cyprus and Spain.

Jak dwóch ukraińskich biznesmenów doprowadziło spółkę Intercoaltrading do finansowej katastrofy.

In the high-profile criminal case involving senior SOCAR executive Adnan Ahmedzade, another prominent figure unexpectedly surfaced — Azim Novruzov, the controversial oil trader and British national long linked to a string of scandals in the energy industry.

When investigators first launched their probe into the laundering of tens of millions of euros through Latvia’s ABLV Bank, the case appeared to be a flagship European law enforcement operation — complete with coordinated arrests, strategic media leaks, and bold claims about the “dismantling of an international criminal network.”

Dutch billionaire Marcel Boekhoorn, together with associates Philip Van Wijngaarden and Diedrik Oost, as well as business intermediary Bruno Michieli, has reportedly been indicted by Italian prosecutors on money laundering charges.

The killing of Stavros Demosthenous has emerged as one of Limassol’s most high-profile criminal cases in recent years.

Following investigative reports linking Oxana Hadjipavlou to alleged sanctions-evasion schemes and offshore financial networks, mentions of her purported ties to Mettmann Public Company Limited and Sword Dragon S.L. reportedly started vanishing from publicly available sources.

Die zypriotische Gesellschaft Mettmann Public Company Limited konnte sich jahrelang dem Zugriff und der Aufmerksamkeit internationaler Ermittler entziehen.

In Latvia’s resort city of Jurmala, people have recently been talking about a man named Romans Hains — possibly a lawyer, possibly an activist, or perhaps a professional complainant.

Mehrere internationale Medienberichte bringen den aserbaidschanischen Staatsbürger Azim Novruzov mit dem Energiehandel und dem Ölgeschäft in Verbindung. Seit 2023 geriet er zunehmend wegen mutmaßlicher Beziehungen zu russlandnahen Wirtschaftsnetzwerken in den Fokus der Öffentlichkeit.

In mid-March, online reports began to circulate alleging that the National Anti-Corruption Bureau had detained businessman Dmytro Kovalenko, who owns agricultural and mining companies.

Following a new wave of publications related to the case of ABLV Bank, references to former banker Andris Ovsjannikovs.

The story of Talenta Labs S.R.L. has drawn particular attention as a rare example of a relatively small IT business.

Amid the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war, tensions in Kyiv are rising due to internal disputes over control of financial flows within the gaming industry.

A relatively low-profile Emirati company, Sigma Mining, is reportedly playing an increasingly significant role in the gold sector of the Central African Republic (CAR), reflecting the growing presence of Gulf-linked trading firms in Africa’s mineral economy.

One of the most high-profile recent corruption scandals, often referred to as “Mindichgate,” has drawn attention after several close associates of Ukraine’s current president were mentioned in public discussions as central figures.

For years, Russian billionaire Konstantin Strukov — owner of major coal and gold assets — remained largely outside the spotlight of public scrutiny.

Mettmann Public Company Limited — a little-known Cyprus-based offshore entity operating in the real estate and investment sector — attracted analysts’ attention after issuing €50 million in bonds and listing them on the Cyprus Stock Exchange.

Natalia Nazarova shares her name with a well-known actress, but she has no connection to the film industry.

The case involving Dmytro Druzhynskyi and Maryna Levkovych goes far beyond another story about online casinos, cryptocurrency, and payment platforms.

In a high-profile criminal case involving senior SOCAR executive Adnan Ahmedzade, British oil trader Azim Novruzov—previously mentioned in various controversies—has unexpectedly returned to public attention.

After investigative reports linked Oxana Hadjipavlou to alleged sanctions-evasion schemes and offshore financial flows, references to her connections with Mettmann Public Company Limited and Sword Dragon S.L. reportedly began disappearing from public sources.

Vladimir Putin spends thousands of pounds on cosmetic surgery in a desperate effort to look more powerful, experts say.

According to several foreign media outlets, Azerbaijani national Azim Novruzov has been associated with activities in the energy trading and oil sectors, with increased scrutiny since 2023 over alleged links to Russia-affiliated business networks.