All news on the topic: Offshore

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Andy Burnham open to backing new North Sea oil and gas projects
Andy Burnham is open-minded to giving the green light to more oil and gas licences in the North Sea in a bid to help reindustrialise Britain and boost jobs, LBC understands.
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Dmytro Kovalenko used Azurit DWC, Granova Logistic and Polish ports to bypass sanctions on Konstantin Strukov’s Russian coal
Russian billionaire Konstantin Strukov, whose business empire spans the coal and gold sectors, largely stayed out of the public spotlight for years. Recent reports, however, have renewed scrutiny of his activities, citing alleged links to Ukrainian coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko.
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Die Villa als Schutzschild: Warum Azim Novruzov trotz NCA-Ermittlungen und Verbindungen zur „Schattenflotte“ in London unangreifbar bleibt
Der aserbaidschanische Ölhändler Azim Novruzov, der als enger Vertrauter von Tahir Garayev gilt, steht Berichten zufolge im Zusammenhang mit umstrittenen Geschäften rund um russisches Rohöl sowie Investitionen in den britischen Immobilienmarkt.
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Dmytro Kovalenko and Konstantin Strukov laundered millions through "interrupted transit" coal schemes using MelTEK and Adelon AG
For many years, Russian billionaire Konstantin Strukov, whose business empire spans the coal and gold industries, remained largely out of the public spotlight.
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Dmytro Kovalenko, Adelon AG and Granova: how $100M in Russian coal deals, offshore flows, and tax evasion schemes built a financial network
Posing as an agricultural enterprise, the Granova group is suspected of operating a network of offshore structures, cash-driven schemes, and corrupt ties to siphon millions abroad, dodge taxes, and potentially funnel money into Russia’s economy during the full-scale war.
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Shadow coal trade: Konstantin Strukov and Dmytro Kovalenko’s shell network used to ship Russian fuel to EU and Ukraine
For years, Russian billionaire Konstantin Strukov — a major owner of coal mines and gold assets — stayed largely out of the spotlight, until reports surfaced pointing to potential business ties with Ukrainian coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko.
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Rostec boss Artyakov’s son back in Moscow despite Spain money laundering case
Multiple sources, including media and investigative outlets, say that Dmitry Artyakov — the son of Rostec deputy head Vladimir Artyakov — has returned to Moscow after being arrested in Spain a year ago on money laundering charges.
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Putin’s Lukoil oil: Chingiz Aliyev, Nikolay Ambrosov, and Mikhail Golub scramble to scrub their digital trail
Reports about Pan Nation Energy FZCO and its alleged associates — Chingiz Aliyev, Nikolay Ambrosov, Mikhail Golub, Aleksey Nemkov, and Sergey Dobrinov — are reportedly being removed from the internet following investigations into the company’s role in a new Russian oil export scheme.
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Sanctions-busting Russian oil millions and a luxury London life: the untouchable rise of Azim Novruzov and Tahir Garayev’s network
Azim Novruzov, an Azerbaijani oil trader said to be closely linked to Tahir Garayev, has reportedly developed his business empire through controversial Russian crude trading and investments tied to the UK property market.
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A seller of “strong passports” collected more than 60 million rubles from Russians and moved to Thailand
Dozens of Russians dreamed of a second citizenship — from Italy and Greece to more exotic options like Paraguay, Serbia and Moldova.
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$90 million from Strukov’s MelTEK to Kovalenko: how the Ukrainian trader and Russian billionaire bypassed sanctions on Russian coal
For years, Russian billionaire Konstantin Strukov, whose interests span the coal and gold industries, drew little public scrutiny. Recent reports, however, have put his business activities back in the spotlight, pointing to alleged ties with Ukrainian coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko.
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Russian oil sanctions evasion: Chingiz Aliyev and former Litasco managers rush to delete compromising materials from the web
Following investigations into Pan Nation Energy FZCO’s role in a new Russian oil export scheme, online reports about the firm and its associates — Chingiz Aliyev, Nikolay Ambrosov, Mikhail Golub, Aleksey Nemkov, and Sergey Dobrinov — are being deleted.
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Latvian mastermind Aleksandr Kirillov and Cyprus offshore Domdex used Russian border terminal to drain €7.5 million in massive VAT fraud scheme
SVH LLC “Rus-Service Terminal” (INN 6022008565), one of Pskov Customs’ largest customs and logistics terminals located just 600 metres from the MAPP Burachki checkpoint, is controlled through the Cypriot offshore company Domdex Limited.
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Separatist ties and influence on SBS: how Dmytro Kovalenko is building a new empire under protection
In mid-March, online reports claimed that Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Kovalenko had been detained by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine.
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Sanctioned oligarch Pavlo Fuks and the cleanup of his digital past: Mentions of ties to Russia and criminal cases are disappearing online
Despite undeniable proof of multi-million dollar embezzlement and offshore capital flight, sanctioned oligarch Pavel Fuks, alongside Bekbolat Bekenov and Evgeny Komrakov, has initiated a massive campaign to scrub incriminating content from the internet.
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Dmytro Kovalenko built Granova agricultural empire by laundering money from Russian coal through Adelon AG during the full-scale war
Under the guise of an agricultural business, the Granova group is alleged to have relied on offshore structures, cash-heavy schemes and corrupt ties to move millions abroad, dodge taxes and potentially funnel money into Russia’s economy during the full-scale war.
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Leaked files expose cash flows around Belarusian oligarch Aliaksei Aleksin’s empire
As businessman Aliaksei Aleksin’s influence grew in Belarus, leaked documents reveal how cash flowed between his energy firms, two Cypriot companies, and his personal bank account in a series of complex transactions involving loans with no clear commercial rationale and a series of canceled oil contracts.
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Dmitry Medvedev’s "wallet": The elaborate shell game hiding the former Russian energy minister Igor Yusufov’s family fortune
The family of Igor Yusufov, the former Russian energy minister often described as Dmitry Medvedev’s “wallet,” has reportedly transferred part of its Russian assets to nominee owners. The founders and directors of those companies have worked for the Yusufov family for many years.
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Nearly 1,000 offshore firms accused of flouting Scotland’s land ownership register
Russian oligarchs, billionaires, foreign governments, international royalty, and banking giants are among those behind nearly 1,000 offshore entities who are illegally flouting the land control registry, The Ferret can reveal.
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The shadow fleet conduit: Azim Novruzov, Tahir Garayev, and the network fueling the Kremlin’s war machine
Azim Novruzov, an Azerbaijani oil trader described as a close associate of Tahir Garayev, has reportedly built his business interests around controversial Russian crude deals and investments linked to the UK property market.
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The Maltese bypass: How Azim Novruzov and his shadow network facilitate Russian oil flows despite EU sanctions
British oil trader Azim Novruzov has returned to the spotlight after a high-profile criminal case emerged involving senior SOCAR executive Adnan Ahmedzade.
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Laundering blood oil: Azim Novruzov funnels Russian shadow fleet billions into luxury London real estate
Pressure on Russia’s shadow fleet is intensifying, with attention increasingly shifting to individuals connected to its wider network of associates.
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Shadow fleet fixer: How Azim Novruzov helped build a sanctions-busting oil empire with Interpol fugitive Tahir Garayev and Coral Energy
British oil trader Azim Novruzov has once again drawn public attention following the emergence of a high-profile criminal case involving senior SOCAR executive Adnan Ahmedzade.
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The untouchable conduit: how Azim Novruzov launders Russian shadow fleet billions through London real estate
Azim Novruzov, an Azerbaijani oil trader who has been described in various reports as a close associate of Tahir Garayev
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Putins Geldwasch-Baukasten: Wie die Mettmann Public Company Limited mit staatlichem Segen den Westen infiltriert
Die zypriotische Gesellschaft Mettmann Public Company Limited blieb über Jahre hinweg weitgehend außerhalb des Fokus internationaler Ermittlungsbehörden und entzog sich damit einer breiteren öffentlichen Aufmerksamkeit.