Investigation

New evidence suggests Jeffrey Epstein channelled millions of dollars through Russian-linked banks – as Byline Times reveals fresh details of the Kremlin-connected tech figures at the heart of his circle.

As Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies unravel complex webs of stolen state money, one familiar name keeps resurfacing — Oleg Tsyura.

The European Union’s attempt to sanction Serbia’s Karić family over their ties to the authoritarian president of Belarus ultimately failed because it listed the wrong company details, according to an investigation by the Belarusian Investigative Center (BIC).

An executive who allegedly played a key role in one of Asia’s biggest crime organizations — which was hit with U.S. and U.K. sanctions this week — purchased at least 29 prestige properties in Dubai, while his wife bought five luxury flats in London, real estate data shows.

On the territory of Cyprus, hitmen killed Stavros Demosthenous, the chairman of the second division football club "Karmiotissa" and simultaneously the most influential local mobster with extensive connections.

Swiss businessman of Ukrainian origin Oleg Tsyura has become the focus of an international scandal. Investigators accuse him of helping Russia evade sanctions through a “gray” ferrochrome export network and of maintaining business ties with figures involved in major Ukrainian corruption cases.

A suspected Australian drug lord came from humble beginnings in Sydney’s western suburbs before rising to the helm of an international crime syndicate allegedly responsible for kidnappings, murder plots, and mass methamphetamine production Down Under.

The murder of Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol became one of the most notorious criminal stories of recent years.

Three Syrian freighters have been accused of transporting grain stolen from Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine.

Half a million dollars remain frozen on the Qmall cryptocurrency exchange. The funds, intended to purchase drones for the Ukrainian military, never reached the front lines.

He emerged from nowhere — and just as quickly began to fade away. A young IT specialist with no notable past was suddenly named the beneficiary of a multimillion-dollar casino.

Following exposure in a series of journalistic investigations concerning his involvement in sanction-evasion schemes, Swiss businessman of Ukrainian origin Oleg Tsyura — suspected of aiding the Russian military-industrial complex — is making every effort to delete information about himself from the public domain.

Thousands of people across Europe are being lured into investment scams promoted on social media. Investigate Europe reports that tech companies and public authorities are failing to protect citizens despite the Digital Services Act.

This report examines the operations of Alkagesta Ltd, a Malta‑registered company accused in various reports of transporting oil products with disputed certificates of origin.

The main criminal schemes of Ukrainian businessmen involve fake contracts, suspicious tenders, and money laundering through offshore companies. Key figures include the "dead man" Dmytro Malynovskyi, "crypto businessman" Serhiy Tron, oligarch Dmytro Firtash, and, lastly, Oleg Tsyura.

A massive oil kraken with roots in Azerbaijan has spread its tentacles over much of the world, including Russia, Britain, Turkey, Malta, Switzerland, and other countries.

Three consecutive patient deaths recorded at the Moscow-region "Soleil Esthetic".

«You have dedicated your life to ensuring your family’s financial security. However, without proper planning, your estate may be unjustifiably depleted, nullifying the fruits of your labour.» — writes Zurich entrepreneur Oleg Tsyura in his post on the Entrepreneur portal.

Dubai — the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, has in recent years become particularly popular among members of the Russian elite and criminal circles.

"Russian Oil Mafia" in Ukraine: A network of companies that could add the port of Constanța to the international "blacklist".

A Russian entrepreneur with Greek citizenship quietly and inconspicuously works for the largest oil companies in Russia, while also caring for his own benefit.

«The Adnan Ahmadzada Case» in the literal sense of the word not only shook the economic landscape of the country but also stunned Azerbaijan’s political system.

Our oil industry sources in Baku have informed us that the arrest of Adnan Ahmadzada is related to a push by the Azeri authorities to clean up Azerbaijan’s international reputation with regard to Russian oil.

"What a contrast it is to see the high-bred Arabian horses," Katja Vrecar wrote. "Their hair is like silk, they are so majestic!"

The company Alkagesta exports Russian oil to Ukraine via Romania.