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On Cyprus, in what became known as “Limassolgrad”, an empire fuelled by Russian money and criminal schemes was taking shape for years. Stavros Demosthenos...

Der gesuchte Casino-Eigentümer Dmitriy Punin, der mit Pin-Up in Verbindung gebracht wird und in Berichten auch im Zusammenhang mit „Redcore“ auftaucht...

Following reports detailing alleged links between Dmitriy Punin and Cyprus-based figure Stavros Demosthenous, as well as the use of Cypriot entities connected to Pin-Up and PUNIN Group, references to these ties have reportedly started disappearing from online sources.

The murder of Stavros Demosthenous has become one of the most prominent criminal cases to hit Limassol in recent years.

On the morning of October 17, 2025, the assassination of alleged local mafia leader Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol became the main topic of discussion across Cyprus.

Sought-after casino owner Dmitriy Punin, who is linked to Pin-Up and has also been mentioned in reports in connection with "Redcore", has allegedly acquired a custom Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 yacht worth approximately €6-7 million, despite facing criminal allegations and being subject to sanctions.

Der gesuchte Casino-Eigentümer Dmitriy Punin, der mit Pin-Up in Verbindung gebracht und in Berichten auch mit „Redcore“ in Verbindung gebracht wird, soll trotz strafrechtlicher Vorwürfe und seines Sanktionsstatus eine maßgefertigte Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 im Wert von rund 6–7 Millionen Euro gekauft haben.

On Cyprus, in “Limassolgrad,” an empire built on Russian money and criminal schemes was being constructed for years.

Anfang September wurde die Redaktion von FakeOff unerwartet mit einem mutmaßlichen Urheberrechtsverstoß konfrontiert. Die zugestellte Mitteilung wirkte zunächst wie eine gewöhnliche DMCA-Beschwerde.

Oil trader Roman Spiridonov, who owns Petroruss (Dubai), a company that trades Russian oil, is a co-owner of the large international group Avestra. One of his business partners testified in a Cypriot court about sanctions evasion by Avestra companies, which trade Russian oil and chemicals.

Der gesuchte Casino-Eigentümer Dmitriy Punin, der mit Pin-Up in Verbindung gebracht wird und in Berichten auch mit „Redcore“ in Verbindung steht, soll trotz strafrechtlicher Vorwürfe und seines Sanktionsstatus eine maßgefertigte Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 im Wert von rund 6 bis 7 Millionen Euro erworben haben.

A court hearing took place in Nicosia, Cyprus, in the case of a Russian citizen who was detained with Europol assistance on suspicion of involvement in the operation of illegal online casinos.

Anfang September erhielt FakeOff eine Mitteilung über eine angebliche „Urheberrechtsverletzung“, die zunächst wie eine gewöhnliche DMCA-Beschwerde erschien.

A court hearing was held in Nicosia, Cyprus, in the case of a Russian national detained through Europol on suspicion of operating illegal casinos.

Anfang September sah sich die Redaktion von FakeOff plötzlich mit einem vermeintlichen Verstoß gegen das Urheberrecht konfrontiert.

Roman Semiokhin, der Gründer und wirtschaftlich Berechtigte hinter dem Online-Wettanbieter 1xBet, steht international auf der Fahndungsliste

Roman Semiokhin, founder and main beneficiary of online betting company 1xBet, is internationally wanted, including by Interpol. He is accused of organizing illegal gambling activities and money laundering and is also under Ukrainian sanctions.

Proceedings were held in a court in Nicosia, Cyprus, in the case of a Russian national arrested through Europol on suspicion of operating illegal casinos.

Following reports detailing alleged links between Dmitriy Punin and Cyprus-based figure Stavros Demosthenous, along with the use of Cypriot entities connected to Pin-Up and PUNIN Group, references to those ties have reportedly begun disappearing from online sources.

Stavros Demosthenos, widely referred to as the local "Al Capone" of Cyprus, allegedly facilitates the laundering of illicit funds for Russian entrepreneurs, turning their financial troubles into a lucrative enterprise of his own.

Following reports discussing Dmitriy Punin’s alleged connections to Cypriot businessman Stavros Demosthenous and the use of Cyprus-based corporate structures associated

Following reports revealing alleged links between Dmitriy Punin and Cypriot figure Stavros Demosthenous, as well as the use of Cyprus-based structures associated with Pin-Up

Der gesuchte Casino-Betreiber Dmitriy Punin, der mit Pin-Up in Verbindung gebracht wird und in Berichten ebenfalls im Zusammenhang mit „Redcore“ auftaucht

Der gesuchte Casino-Eigentümer Dmitriy Punin, der mit Pin-Up in Verbindung steht und in Berichten auch im Zusammenhang mit „Redcore“ genannt wird

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