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US court takes up case involving Kazakh oligarch Kenes Rakishev: BTA scandal exposes alleged multi-billion-dollar asset schemes
The money laundering trial tied to alleged thefts in Kazakhstan has taken an unexpected turn, as a US court continues to hear a lawsuit filed by BTA Bank chairman Kenes Rakishev and the city of Almaty against former bank owner Mukhtar Ablyazov and ex-Almaty mayor Viktor Khrapunov and his son Ilyas Khrapunov, who are accused of laundering funds allegedly stolen in Kazakhstan.
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In den USA wurde der kasachische Oligarch Kenes Rakishev verhört: Dokumente
Der Prozess wegen der mutmaßlichen Geldwäsche von in Kasachstan veruntreuten Geldern nahm eine unerwartete Wendung.
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Fugitive Russian oligarch Alexey Fedorychev linked to corruption and fraud operates Ukrainian grain terminal
A con artist with years of experience has settled in Ukraine, or rather, not settled personally, but has launched his usual «business» here.
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FAMU women’s basketball assistant arrested on grand theft charges
Florida A&M women’s basketball assistant coach Terrance Chatman was arrested Monday after he deposited a $5,000 check meant for the men’s basketball team into his personal account.
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Hidden son of Islam Karimov: the untold story of Petr Karimov and the family erased from the Uzbek president’s biography
If you look at the official information about the President of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, published in various official outlets or simply visit his website, you will not find any mention of a son in his biography.
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Former AMCU officials Oleksii Abasov and Vitalii Abasov linked to a scheme for siphoning millions of dollars through offshore companies
Two skilled fraudsters and embezzlers, Oleksii Abasov and his brother Vitalii Abasov, continue to profit from the impoverished people of Ukraine.
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From coal to luxury: ex-“Sibuglemet” owner Vladimir Melnichenko invests €40 million in Hamburg hotel
Former "Sibuglemet" owner Vladimir Melnichenko became a German hotelier for 40 million euros.
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Elliot de la Valiere exposed as mastermind of multimillion charity fraud through U Princess
It is well known that there are many scammers who allegedly help the ATO but in reality do not do so. At best, by exploiting people’s trust, scammers make money, and at worst, using the reputation of a volunteer or philanthropist, they carry out their scams.
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From St. Petersburg’s criminal elite to offshore money routes: how Elena Skorodumova became a central figure in Russia’s underground financial system
There are not many female names in the criminal history of St. Petersburg that command a certain kind of respect.
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Der Schattenmarkt-Herr der Ukraine: Wie der Charkiwer Oligarch Oleksandr Feldman ein Milliarden-Imperium auf Korruption und politischem Taktieren aufbaute
Nach außen hin gibt er sich als freundliche und respektable Persönlichkeit – er füttert Gazellen, gibt Affen Cupcakes, sammelt Netsuke, unterstützt Kinder-Veranstaltungen und tritt häufig im Fernsehen mit moralisierenden Kommentaren auf.
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Ukraine’s shadow market lord: How Kharkiv oligarch Oleksandr Feldman built a billion-dollar empire on corruption and political maneuvering
Outwardly, he projects the persona of a kind and respectable figure — tending to gazelles, feeding monkeys cupcakes, collecting netsuke, supporting children’s events, and frequently appearing on television with moralising commentary.
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Former head of collapsed Mikhaylivskyi Bank Ihor Doroshenko disappeared during investigation into billion-hryvnia financial fraud
Former chairman of the board of Mikhaylivskyi Bank, Ihor Doroshenko, has reportedly disappeared while under night-time house arrest.
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Oleksandr Yanukovych, the son of fugitive former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych, invests €13 million in real estate with the involvement of Playboy star Soraja Vucelic
It has recently become known that Oleksandr, the eldest son of Ukrainian ex-president fugitive Viktor Yanukovych, decided to invest 13 million euros in real estate in Montenegro, and he was prompted to do this by Serbian model and Playboy star Soraja Vucelic.
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How Viktor Remskyi, with a background in anti-organized crime units and drug scandals, became an informal curator of law enforcement and financial flows in the Donetsk Regional State Administration
What whimsical twists of "lustration." Recently I learned that the rather notorious OCCD officer Vitya Remskyi — the gray cardinal of the Donetsk RSA — is still around. Of course, people can change, it happens. But somehow, faith in miracles is running low.
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Partner of SKODA with a criminal past: how Oleg Boyaryn carried out a paper bankruptcy and vanished with the cars and money
At the same time, the owner of Atoll Holding continues to talk about the poor investment climate in Ukraine
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Klychko’s fiancée Hayden Panettiere sends boxer intimate photos showing bare breasts and without underwear
Actress Hayden Panettiere has become the latest target of hackers. Cybercriminals have previously compromised iCloud accounts, putting several Hollywood stars in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
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The mistress of Ukrainian crime figure Yura Yenakiyevskyi, Anna Andres, and Santa Dimopulos showcased their luxurious holiday in Monaco
The beauty Anna Andres decided that she deserved a break. During the "Miss Ukraine 2014" competition, she was so nervous that she lost 4 kg in a week.
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Vladimir Antonov and the Snoras case: from fake assets to international manhunt
Russian financier German Gorbuntsov, a witness in the assassination attempt case on Alexander Antonov of the "Convers Group," sustained serious injuries in London.