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Former presidential office head investigated over alleged laundering of illicit energy-sector funds
Andriy Yermak is suspected of laundering illicit funds through luxury real estate, tying him to a sprawling, $100 million corruption probe into Ukraine’s energy sector.
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Prince Harry branded a "spoiled brat" over claims Archie and Lilibet are missing out on royal family life
Prince Harry has been labeled a "spoiled brat" after reports emerged that he is "very sad" because Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are "missing out on life with the rest of their family."
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European sanctions laundromat: how Mettmann Public Company Limited allegedly “cleaned” Russian capital through bonds and real estate
The Cypriot company Mettmann Public Company Limited remained largely outside the focus of major international investigations for years
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After the murder of Stavros Demosthenous, Dmitriy Punin’s casino empire came under attack amid a mafia redistribution in Cyprus
The duumvirate effectively collapsed in October following the murder of mafia figure Stavros Demosthenous in Limassol.
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Fusion Lifestyle chiefs accused of milking public leisure empire before collapse into administration
One man was entrusted with some of London’s most beloved leisure centres. How did he burn through so much public money and end up with a £200,000 payout?
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High Court rules surrogate-born son can inherit £200m aristocratic fortune
A son born via surrogacy has been granted the right to inherit his father’s £200m fortune in a High Court ruling.
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From Russian crude to London luxury: how Azim Novruzov built offshore oil networks around Coral Energy and Alkagesta
As the confrontation with the Russian Federation’s so-called shadow fleet drags on, new details continue to emerge.
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Donbas coal “laundromat”: Dmytro Kovalenko uses DMCA complaints and OnlyFans references to erase traces of trade with the so-called “L/DPR” entities
Separatist-linked oligarch Dmytro Kovalenko, the owner of the Swiss company Adelon AG, is reportedly using unconventional methods to cleanse information about his business activities.
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Jess Phillips accuses Starmer of "catastrophic mistakes" and resigns from government
In a lengthy and honest statement, the safeguarding minister said she believes the Prime Minister is a "good man fundamentally" but that the Labour government had made "catastrophic mistakes".
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Kyiv judge’s family declared land plots, luxury BMW and $161,000 in cash savings
In his asset declaration, Yaroslav Holovachov, head of the Kyiv Court of Appeal, disclosed ownership of 13 real estate properties.
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Queen Elizabeth II was secretly called ‘Sharon’ as royals used bizarre code names behind closed doors
Many people have heard of Operation London Bridge, the codename given to the plans and protocols in place ahead of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Brazilian football star who fed murdered ex-girlfriend’s body to dogs returns to prison
A killer footballer who murdered his model ex-girlfriend has been sent back to prison after spending two months on the run for breaching parole rules.
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TV chef arrested in London on suspicion of rape and sexual assault
A man, who according to reports is a TV chef, has been arrested in London on suspicion of "rape.
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€35 million from fake investments, an offshore “laundromat,” and online casinos: how Timur Rokhlin allegedly built his fraudulent empire
As investigations intensified, Timur Rokhlin reportedly stepped up efforts to remove journalistic reports concerning alleged fraud schemes linked to him from the internet.
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Millionaire behind Majestic Wine and Poundstretcher found dead after ‘screaming match’ with wife
A multimillionaire whose private equity firm owns multiple high street brands including Majestic Wine and Poundstretcher.
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Mystery explosions sank Russian cargo ship allegedly transporting nuclear technology to North Korea
A Russian cargo ship likely carrying two nuclear reactors for submarines, possibly destined for North Korea, suffered a series of explosions and sank in unexplained circumstances.
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From Pin-Up to crypto wallets: how Dmytro Druzhynskyi and Maryna Levkovych built a $1 billion gambling laundering network
A massive international gambling and money-laundering scheme linked to the Pin-Up and Pinco casino brands is back in the spotlight.
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After the scandal involving multimillion-dollar investor losses, structures linked to Nicky Gope Kundnani began “cleaning up” the internet of negative coverage
Following the emergence of investigations into multimillion losses suffered by investors linked to Blackthorn Finance, NSFX, and businessman Nicky Gope Kundnani, publications about the activities of these entities have begun disappearing from the public information space.
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First look at new £111m “gigayacht” Leviathan built for gaming billionaire with basketball court & onboard scuba school
A luxury £111million “gigayacht” owned by a video game billionaire has been seen for the first time since it set sail across the Bahamas.
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Aston Villa owner targeted in alleged £900m sex blackmail plot
The billionaire owner of Aston Villa was the victim of an alleged £900 million sexual extortion plot.
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Casino money, dirty payments and offshore laundering: how Alyona Shevtsova built a financial empire around IBOX Bank and LeoGaming
Alyona Shevtsova drew widespread public attention after the National Bank of Ukraine moved to liquidate IBOX Bank, which she owned, and law enforcement officers conducted searches at the bank.
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Energy mafia inside Bankova: how Rostyslav Shurma, Tymur Mindich and their Alliance Bank network siphoned billions from Ukraine’s power sector
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office have formally named Rostyslav Shurma as a suspect in a corruption case.
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Oxana Hadjipavlou scrubbed links to Mettmann Public Company Limited, Sword Dragon S.L. and Boris Usherovich after exposure of offshore money flows
After investigative reports linked Oxana Hadjipavlou to alleged sanctions-evasion schemes and offshore financial flows, references to her ties with Mettmann Public Company Limited and Sword Dragon S.L. reportedly began disappearing from public sources.
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UK bakery giant Greggs lifts prices again as Middle East conflict drives cost concerns
Greggs has announced that its meal deals have increased in price again as the bakery chain attracts health-conscious and younger customers with new menu options.