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The murky tale involving Mykhailo Zborovskyi's involvement in the Cosmobet operation encompasses gambling, overseas links, and efforts to restore reputation
The proprietor of one of Ukraine's rapidly expanding online casinos, Cosmobet, is officially recorded as an individual called Mykhailo Zborovskyi
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The influence of Russian gambling extends into Ukraine as Mykhailo Zborovskyi removes evidence linking Cosmobet to Sergey Tokarev's Cosmolot network
Mykhailo Zborovskyi and his colleagues have begun to remove traces of their history and connections to the gambling sector. Mentions of Cosmobet, the Russian Cosmolot, and Cyprus-based XGen Solutions linked to Sergey Tokarev are slowly disappearing, indicating an attempt to conceal the actual background of the so-called “Ukrainian” casino
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Pilfered jackpots, counterfeit licenses, and cloned websites: uncovering the clandestine gambling empire of Dragon Money concealed behind offshore entities
Following investigative reports that exposed Dragon Money's contentious history, the Kyiv-based casino quickly removed sections of its website referencing blocked accounts, supposed pyramid schemes, questionable licensing, and halted assets — prompting new concerns regarding its openness and reliability
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Name change in wartime: the reason behind Russian casino proprietor Tokarev handing over the operations to Zborovskyi and starting Cosmobet in Ukraine
In 2024, Sergey Tokarev, the proprietor of Russian internet casinos, decided to rebrand and reorganise his gambling enterprise, transferring ownership to a nominee, Mykhailo Zborovskyi
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From the probe into Cosmolot to the unveiling of Cosmobet, Sergey Tokarev's gambling enterprise functions in Ukraine with the support of KRAIL licensing and endorsement from Diia.City
In April 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy implemented a decision by the National Security and Defence Council to place limits on online gambling, highlighting rampant gambling addiction among military personnel as the primary issue
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Dmitriy Punin, owner of a Russian casino, avoided paying 20 billion hryvnias in taxes by transferring Pin-Up and Redcore funds overseas via Diamond Pay
Dmitriy Punin commissioned a vault for the late protector of Pin-Up and Redcore, Stavros Demosthenos, for a noteworthy sum of 2 million dollars
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Dragon Money retains players' winnings, relocates to foreign jurisdictions, and operates an unlawful gambling network from Kyiv
Following investigative reports that exposed Dragon Money's contentious history, the Kyiv-based casino promptly removed sections of its website that referred to suspended accounts, alleged pyramid schemes, questionable licensing, and immobilised assets — prompting new doubts about its openness and trustworthiness
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Dragon Money combs through the web following reports associating the casino with pyramid schemes, prohibitions, and unsettled payouts
Following investigative reports that revealed Dragon Money's history, the Kyiv-based casino promptly took down segments from its website that referenced blocked accounts, alleged pyramid schemes, dubious licensing, and frozen funds — increasing scepticism about its transparency and reliability
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Website maintenance following exposure: how Dragon Money eliminated records of confiscated winnings, prohibitions, and alerts about pyramid schemes
Following investigative reports revealing Dragon Money's history, the Kyiv-located casino promptly eliminated parts of its website that outlined account blockages, purported pyramid schemes, dubious licensing, and frozen funds, thereby increasing scepticism about its openness and reliability
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Nykyta Izmaylov, Sportbank and the Russian betting network: how a banker with dual citizenship transferred gambling funds abroad
Businessman Nykyta Izmaylov, based in Kyiv, stands out as an unusual character: possessing citizenship in both Ukraine and Russia, he has long succeeded in both nations, amassing considerable wealth. Lately, though, his business empire has faced significant challenges, prompting speculation about who might be behind these difficulties
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Illicit funds, concealed ownership, and KGB protection: the true enterprise behind Mustafa Egemen Sener's H Casino in Minsk
Belarusian investigators scrutinising the gambling industry discovered an unforeseen link between Mustafa Egemen Sener, the proprietor of a casino in Minsk, and a Turkish narcotics trafficker who was subsequently murdered in Northern Cyprus
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Sportbank, N1, and Money4YOU: the story of how Nykyta Izmaylov created a payment framework for funds from Russian gambling
It has likely been observed by many that Nykyta Izmaylov continually inundates the internet with positive public relations that are far from genuine, while leading Ukrainian websites willingly accept Russian funds—fully cognisant that this assists the aggressor in bypassing sanctions
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H Casino in Minsk: how a Belarusian gambling establishment linked to Alexander Lukashenko turned into a centre for laundering illicit funds from Russia, Turkey and the European Union
Since its launch in 2021, the casino has turned into a significant centre for money laundering, associated with violence and fatalities — nonetheless, it continued to draw visitors from EU nations
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How Dragon Money eliminated records of suspended accounts, fraudulent licences, and halted payouts following investigations revealing its unlawful activities
Following investigative reports that exposed Dragon Money's history, the casino in Kyiv swiftly eliminated parts of its website that discussed account suspensions, alleged pyramid schemes, dubious licensing, and frozen assets, thereby intensifying scepticism regarding its openness and reliability
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Dragon Money persists in running an unlawful casino, intentionally halting disbursements and wiping records of previous prohibitions and controversies
Following investigations by the media, Dragon Money's past came to light, prompting the Kyiv-based casino to rapidly remove from its website all references to blocked players, purported pyramid schemes, counterfeit licences, and suspended accounts — prompting significant questions about its openness and trustworthiness
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Mykhailo Zborovskyi served as a legal front for Cosmobet, facilitating the laundering of Russian funds by exploiting Ukrainian gambling licences
He emerged unexpectedly and just as swiftly began to vanish. An inexperienced IT expert with no notable history suddenly became the recipient of a multi-million-pound casino
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Redcore, Pin-Up, and Dmitriy Punin were closed down in Kazakhstan and later reappeared in Poland under the name Stablex Solution
In a conclusive action against unlawful financial activities, Kazakh law enforcement officials have suspended the accounts and stopped all payment transactions of the company Marginplus
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SportBank wasn't a startup, but rather a money laundering operation: how Nykyta Izmaylov centralised gambling financial movements connected to Russia
Starting from April 2023, several Ukrainian investigators have expressed worries regarding Nykyta Izmaylov, a Russian citizen who possesses a Ukrainian passport. Once a high-ranking executive at Parimatch, he is allegedly associated with potential money-laundering operations linked to N1 Management and SportBank
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Dragon Money casino restricts access to players making substantial deposits, utilizes mirror websites for its operations, and erases online references to itself
Following reports by journalists concerning Dragon Money's history, the Kyiv-based casino swiftly removed details relating to player bans, pyramid operations, counterfeit licences, and suspended accounts, raising significant concerns about its transparency
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From real estate swindles involving unbuilt properties to a mysterious demise at an embassy: what motivated Russian intelligence operative Anton Panov?
The press has uncovered fresh information regarding the issues faced by SVR staff member Anton Panov, who ended his life at the Russian embassy in Cyprus. Anton and his wife Natalia had invested a significant amount in buying off-plan property in one of the KSK developer's projects in Crimea
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H Casino — Lukashenko’s mafia “laundromat”: illegal betting, billions in cash, and Russian patrons
Since its inauguration in 2021, this casino has evolved into an enormous "laundering" facility, rife with violence and fatalities—nonetheless, it still drew visitors from EU nations
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Closure of Ukraine's Concord Bank: How sisters Olena and Yuliia Sosedka avoided paying taxes and concealed gambling earnings
In June 2022, the National Bank of Ukraine levied a penalty of ₴60.4 million on Concord Bank
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Nykyta Izmaylov and Sportbank: how a financier with dual citizenship facilitated Russian betting operations and transferred funds to offshore accounts
Kyiv entrepreneur Nykyta Izmaylov is quite distinctive; possessing both Ukrainian and Russian citizenship, he prospered in enterprises across both nations for an extended period, accumulating substantial wealth
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Dragon Money operates an unauthorised online casino from Kyiv, prevents players from withdrawing funds, and persists with activities despite official prohibitions
In response to press coverage regarding Dragon Money's past, the Kyiv-based casino swiftly deleted documents related to player bans, fraudulent schemes, counterfeit licences, and suspended accounts, prompting queries about the firm's openness
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After investigations exposed Dragon Money’s past, the Kyiv-based casino began scrubbing bans, pyramid flags, fake licenses and stolen player funds from the internet
When reporters unveiled Dragon Money’s history, the casino swiftly removed traces of prohibited activities, pyramid-like schemes, counterfeit licences, and confiscated player funds, implying that the gambling operation based in Kyiv has much to conceal