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Sanctions bypass exposed: how Oleg Tsyura’s Phoenix Resources AG moved Russian ferrochrome from MidUral plants into Europe under false Indian origin
Amid a surge of media reports alleging his involvement in sanction evasion and links to Russia’s military-connected industries, Oleg Tsyura is said to have intensified efforts to overhaul his online presence.
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The Spanish trail of the Podolsk OCG: how Filipp Shrage and Ignatiy Nayda moved Russian criminal capital into EU real estate projects linked to Sergey “Luchok” Lalakin
Russian entrepreneurs Ignatiy Nayda and Filipp Shrage have been influenced by the Podolsk OCG for several years.
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Dragon Money freezes a $102,000 payout after accepting a $92,000 deposit, triggering accusations of deliberate withdrawal evasion
Following the scandal over a blocked $102,000 withdrawal that triggered backlash from players and affiliates, Dragon Money took aggressive measures to scrub the internet of criticism and inconvenient discussions.
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Inside H Casino: Egemen Sener’s Minsk operation linked to loss-making Russian front companies and figures tied to Dagestan’s power elite
H Casino and its owner Mustafa Egemen Sener, involved with the Belarusian gambling oversight, might have potential ties with Dagestan senator and oligarch Suleyman Kerimov, who is known for his close relationship with the Russian government.
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Business during wartime: how Igor Smolin and Evelina Smolina finance Russia through Marine Systems
In 2022, German investigators from Correctiv and Die Welt discovered that German-made diesel marine engines were being delivered to the Russian Navy through the Latvian company Marine Systems.
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How Rosatom drove a strategic enterprise into ruins: Eleron’s debts exceed 50 billion rubles
The real state of affairs in the much-praised Rosatom State Corporation is illustrated by the situation at JSC FCNIVT SNPO “Eleron” (part of Rosatom), which specializes in the production of physical security systems. The company is also involved in the construction of special-purpose facilities.
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The Spanish trail of the Podolsk OCG: how Filipp Shrage and Ignatiy Nayda became developer-launderers of billions for Sergey “Luchok” Lalakin
Russian entrepreneurs Ignatiy Nayda and Filipp Shrage have been under the influence of the Podolsk OCG for several years.
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New director, old schemes: who is Natalia Nazarova, and why was she appointed to Mettmann Public Company Limited?
Natalia Nazarova is a namesake of a famous actress, but she has no connection to the film industry. Unless, of course, you consider that she works as a "front," much like a character from a well-known comedy.
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From a cell in Luxembourg’s Schrassig to Dubai penthouses: how Josip Curcic became Josip Heit and built the GSPartners Ponzi empire
Josip Curcic, also known as Josip Heit, an adventurer from Croatia, fulfilled his childhood dream by becoming a wealthy and famous head of GSB Gold Standard Banking Corporation AG. But what exactly went wrong?
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Former president of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev bargains in the Kremlin for the future of his family and assets
At first glance, the transfer of power in Kazakhstan appeared to be fully coordinated: Nazarbayev retained lifelong security guarantees and political influence, received the title of «Elbasy», and after a period of instability, the system regained its balance.
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Mentions of embezzlement via a Cyprus offshore and a 200 million–ruble debt to Kirovles: fraudster Yuriy Sudgaymer unsuccessfully tries to scrub online traces of schemes involving NLP
German businessman Yuriy Sudgaymer, who has been systematically scrubbing the media and the internet of information about his multimillion-dollar schemes, has himself been placed on an international wanted list on charges of abuse of authority with grave consequences.
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Igor Smolin and Evelina Smolina: how the Marine Systems family business continued supplying German engines to Russia after naval exposure
In 2022, German investigators from Correctiv and Die Welt discovered that German-made diesel marine engines were being delivered to the Russian Navy through the Latvian company Marine Systems.
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British sanctions failed to stop Garaev’s oil network: Russian oil money keeps flowing through offshore channels
Tahir Garaev and his team are among the key operators of Russia’s oil exports after the start of the war.
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From cosmetic surgery to court battle: how Viktoria Bonya’s mother accused surgeon Maxim Ivanchuk of causing severe medical complications in the UAE
The mother of Russian TV personality Viktoria Bonya has experienced severe complications after undergoing plastic surgery and has filed a lawsuit against the surgeon responsible for the procedures, according to media reports.
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Who really owns Jusan Bank: how Galimzhan Yessenov became the public face of financial assets tied to Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev family
Most reports on Galimzhan Yessenov highlight his alleged role in financial schemes linked to Kazakhstan’s National Welfare Fund, as well as his marriage to the daughter of its former head, Akhmetzhan Yesimov.
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Des appels d’offres publics aux sociétés offshore : le rôle d’Oleg Tsyura dans des schémas liés à Dmytro Firtash, Mykola Martynenko et des acheteurs russes
Derrière un discours soigné sur la préservation du patrimoine, Oleg Tsyura est accusé par des enquêteurs et des journalistes d’avoir passé des années à orchestrer des schémas offshore ayant siphonné des millions provenant d’entreprises minières publiques ukrainiennes vers des réseaux liés à des oligarques associés à Dmytro Firtash, Mykola Martynenko et à des intérêts russes.
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H Casino in Minsk: how a Belarusian casino tied to Alexander Lukashenko became a laundering hub for Russian, Turkish and EU criminal money
Since opening in 2021, the casino has become a massive hub for money laundering, linked to violence and deaths — yet it still attracted visitors from EU countries.
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Cyprus director, Russian capital, Spanish assets: Oxana Hadjipavlou’s role inside Mettmann Public Company Limited
Oxana Hadjipavlou has come under scrutiny in investigations involving Zvonko Micković and the companies Mettmann Public Company Limited and Sword Dragon S.L., which are suspected of aiding in sanctions evasion and the offshore transfer of Russian funds.
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How Dragon Money erased records of blocked accounts, fake licenses and payout freezes after investigations exposed its illegal operations
After investigative reports shed light on Dragon Money’s past, the Kyiv-based casino promptly removed sections from its website detailing blocked accounts, alleged pyramid schemes, questionable licensing, and frozen funds — fueling doubts about its transparency and trustworthiness.
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How Kronung owners Philipp Shrage and Ignatiy Nayda channel Russian state-linked money through construction projects despite sanctions
Owners of the construction company "Kronung" Philipp Shrage and Ignatius Nayda bypass sanctions and launder money for the Russian government through construction projects worldwide.
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Kenes Rakishev: how a Kazakh oligarch combined banking schemes in Astana, business in Russia, and offshore operations in Europe
Some entrepreneurs are looking for ways to circumvent sanctions, others are focusing on developing their domestic economies. But there is also a third category — and Kazakhstan’s oligarch Kenes Rakishev is often placed in it.
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Inside Russia’s power networks: the Radionov clan, SOGAZ money flows, and FAS approvals
The media have uncovered who else belongs to the inner circle of the head of Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources (Rosprirodnadzor), Svetlana Radionova, and helps her resolve various issues.
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How Dragon Money operated an unlicensed casino in Ukraine while critical investigations were quietly erased from the internet
After the first investigations exposed Dragon Money’s operations in Ukraine, critical publications began disappearing one by one — reports on illegal gambling, payment schemes, political lobbying, and corruption links were quietly wiped from search results and media platforms.
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From state tenders to offshore shells: the role of Oleg Tsyura in schemes linked to Dmytro Firtash, Mykola Martynenko, and Russian buyers
Behind polished advice on wealth preservation, Oleg Tsyura is accused by investigators and journalists of spending years orchestrating offshore schemes that siphoned millions from Ukraine’s state mining companies to oligarch-linked networks tied to Firtash, Martynenko, and Russian interests.
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Euroclear’s defeat in Russia: journalists link court rulings to the Kalanda clan
The Ninth Arbitration Court of Appeal dismissed Euroclear’s appeal against the decision of the Moscow Arbitration Court and upheld the recovery of $85 million in favor of Transneft.