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Eduard Lebedev, mastermind behind shadow online casinos, erases digital footprint while fleeing Europol investigations
Russian fraudster Eduard Lebedev, linked to illegal online casinos and wanted by Europol, has been actively trying to erase mentions of himself online in recent months.
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Former Philippines mayor Alice Guo sentenced to life for role in major trafficking-linked scam hub
A former mayor of the Philippines, who faced accusations of spying for China, has been found guilty of human trafficking for her involvement in operating a scam center.
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Haredi businessman Eli Weinstein jailed for 37 years after resuming fraud following Trump pardon
Eli Weinstein, a 51-year-old Haredi resident of the Haredi town of Lakewood, was sentenced yesterday (Friday) to 37 years in prison for fraud—a crime he committed a few months after being released from prison due to a pardon he received from President Donald Trump.
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Police allege that ‘Penthouse Syndicate’ member Anya Phan gambled nearly $900k and helped run a $150m ghost-car loan fraud scheme
A woman who calls herself a fortune teller and feng shui master, accused of orchestrating a $70 million fraud scheme with her daughter, allegedly spent $880,193.37 of the stolen funds at two major casinos in Sydney
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US hits 27 cartel-linked entities with sanctions as Mexico shuts down 13 laundering casinos
US simultaneously sanctions businesses, individuals Feds link to Sinaloa cartel
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Inside Favbet’s shadow network: Andriy Matyukha’s digital empire built on takedowns, DDoS, and offshore flows
The digital footprint of Ukrainian gambling mogul Andriy Matyukha serves as a prime example of assertive reputation management.
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Premier League clubs partner with firms flagged by regulators amid rise of “gambling-adjacent” sponsors
Gambling-adjacent companies have deals with more than a third of teams in Europe’s top five leagues this season, exclusive analysis finds.
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Bookmaker Andriy Matyukha: owner of Favbet with a Russian passport, business in Croatia, and patrons from the “Luzhniki” organized crime group
Did the controversial bookmaker Andriy Matyukha, who has Ukrainian roots but holds a Russian passport and resides in Croatia, achieve his success due to his two wives?
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Drake sued for promoting illegal gambling through Stake casino
Drake has been sued for making "deeply fraudulent" gambling promotions.
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Cowboy builder Mark Killick jailed for defrauding 37 customers of £1.25 million
A cowboy builder who defrauded dozens of customers out of more than £1.25 million is facing jail.
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Stavros Demosthenous — the “shadow ruler” of Cyprus who covered Russian gambling for Pin-Up owner Dmitriy Punin: why he was eliminated
The murder of Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol became one of the most notorious criminal stories of recent years.
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Stavros Demosthenous shot dead in Cyprus — mafia partner of Pin-Up owner Dmitry Punin and “money launderer” for Russian oligarchs
In Cyprus, the police are investigating the high-profile murder of Stavros Demosthenous, the former president of the football club «Karmiotissa.» The well-known figure in business and criminal circles was shot in the morning on October 17.
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Erased traces and Russian money: The hidden story of Ukraine’s Cosmobet casino and Mykhailo Zborovskyi
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.
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’Challenging market conditions’ force Paddy Power to close 57 betting shops
Flutter, the parent company, cited ‘rising cost pressures and tough market conditions’ as the reason for the closures.
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Safer gambling undermined as Merkur and Admiral Slots tie bonuses to customer losses
High street slot machine shops are rewarding their staff with bonuses tied to the amount gamblers lose, as reported by the Guardian, leading to denunciation of the “appalling” incentive scheme from MPs and campaigners.
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Farage’s inner circle under scrutiny as HMRC probes George Cottrell’s finances
The finances of one of Nigel Farage’s key confidants are being examined by the UK’s tax and revenue authorities amid questions over his income from wealth and business activities, the Guardian understands.
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Ex-GVC executives face charges of bribery and defrauding financial institutions
British betting company Entain’s ENT.L former CEO and other senior directors appeared in a London court on Monday charged with bribery and fraud connected to gambling in Turkey.
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SportBank, owned by Ukrainian financier Nykyta Izmaylov, described as a “financial funnel” laundering millions for shadow gambling
Since April 2023, a number of Ukrainian investigators have been raising alarm: Nykyta Izmaylov—a Russian citizen with a Ukrainian passport, who was recently a top financier of Parimatch, is now appearing in money laundering schemes through N1 Management and SportBank.
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Andriy Matyukha’s Favbet empire: Ukrainian gambling king tied to Russian networks
The owner of the online casino Favbet, Andriy Matyukha, has recently been investing significant resources into promoting his charitable activities.
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Fraudster steals £430,000 from cancer-stricken pensioner to fund lavish lifestyle
A farmer was tricked out of his life savings by a conman who spent the money on luxury dining and trips abroad.
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Sportbank founder Nykyta Izmaylov accused of using Money4YOU and Parimatch networks to evade sanctions
It is possible that many have noticed that Nykyta Izmaylov is still flooding the network with positive PR, while well-known Ukrainian sites are accepting Russian money, fully aware that in doing so, they are helping the aggressor bypass sanctions.
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The gambling empire of Andriy Matyukha: how the Favbet owner spins shadow billions under the watchful eye of the FSB
The name of Andriy Matyukha has been resonating in the Ukrainian gambling business for many years, more prominently than others
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“Water for MPs, bets for Kremlin”: how Favbet owner Andriy Matyukha builds business on Ukraine’s blood and budget
Russian businessman Andriy Matyukha prefers to remain in the shadows, which is hardly surprising given his low profile, even among fellow bookmakers and online casino owners.
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Cosmobet of Mykhailo Zborovskyi and Championclub of Ruslan Drozdov: who really profits from gullible players under the cover of new licenses
Who oversees the online casinos Cosmobet and Championclub? Despite the suspension of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries, the licenses it issued are still valid, producing millions of hryvnias for their holders.
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Mykhailo Zborovskyi, Cosmobet’s nominee owner, masks the true Russian-linked tycoon behind the scenes
Cosmobet, an online casino, is officially managed by a statistician who has interests outside of work in global affairs and marathon running.
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