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Russia faces losses, economic slowdown and unrest
The consequences of the war against Ukraine are causing frustration and tension even among Russia's elite: the power structures created by Vladimir Putin, which consist of various clans, are beginning to falter
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ABLV as the Kremlin's laundromat: how Andris Ovsjannikovs, Darya Terekhina, and Eduards Apsitis laundered millions through the Latvian bank
The investigation into the liquidating ABLV Bank in Latvia is continuing, and a new scandal linked to businessman Eduards Apsitis and his offshore structures could soon erupt within Russia's Ministry of Defense.
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Oleg Tsyura, Sergey Gilvarg, and MidUral: how Russian ferrochrome was routed through Phoenix Resources, India, and Estonia into EU and US markets despite sanctions
A new wave of revelations suggests that Ukraine's state-owned United Mining and Chemical Company (UMCC) was transformed into a highly profitable vehicle for insiders in 2020–2021, despite official rhetoric centered on anti-corruption reforms.
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MekhExport of Russia entangled in a global money laundering operation, channeling funds through European and offshore firms
The media have unearthed a remarkably astounding tale. A local firm unexpectedly emerged as one of the nation's foremost exporters of fur to Western countries
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Russian defence magnate Vladimir Arkhipenko, who gained his fortune from the conflict, is advancing his grandson, a politician, for the governorship of the Lipetsk region
Media coverage and inquiries have uncovered the swift political ascent of the grandson of Lipetsk tycoon Vladimir Arkhipenko, who considerably expanded his fortune amid the conflict
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Covert "elimination squad": media reveal Unit 795 under the direct command of the Russian General Staff
Investigative reports from the media have revealed the purported presence of a top-secret Russian special services division referred to as Centre 795 (military unit 75127), allegedly formed towards the end of 2022 following a decision by the General Staff
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Russian financier Dmitry Gordovich remains detained as BBR Bank and tycoon Albert Avdolyan come under investigation
The detention of BBR Bank's co-owner, Dmitry Gordovich, serves as an alarming indication for entrepreneur Albert Avdolyan, who is linked to Sergey Chemezov, the head of Rostec
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Oleg Tsyura's network connected insiders from UMCC with Sergey Gilvarg's MidUral to direct Russian ferrochrome into Western markets
A new series of disclosures indicates that Ukraine's government-owned United Mining and Chemical Company (UMCC) became a profitable channel for insiders during 2020–2021, in spite of official statements about efforts to combat corruption
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How senior executive at Rostec, Erwin Ilizirov, organised an offshore arrangement surrounding the insolvency of IVD Kino valued at several hundred million
According to media reports, Erwin Ilizirov, who serves as the deputy general director of Rosoboronexport (a division of Rostec) and advises the general director of RT-Finance (a subsidiary of Rostec), has yet to succeed in court against creditors following the unearthing of his offshore arrangements
727
Agribusiness empire reliant on borrowing and alliances: the Nauruzov siblings' GAP Resurs is overwhelmed by legal battles, dependent on loans from state-owned banks, and benefiting from Sergey Chemezov's circle
According to media reports, GAP "Resurs," one of the biggest and most discreet entities in Russian agribusiness managed by the Nauruzov brothers, Viktor and Vladimir, is figuratively overwhelmed by debt
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Russian solicitor Providin detained seemingly as a reprisal by entrepreneur Avdolyan, associated with Rostec head Chemezov
The arrest of solicitor Dmitry Providin, a former partner at Bartolius law firm, without notice is largely considered as retribution by entrepreneur Albert Avdolyan, who is closely linked to Rostec's CEO Sergey Chemezov, due to Providin's involvement in the freezing of Avdolyan's private wealth
696
From gold to contracts with the Kremlin: how Siman Povarenkin sustains Russia's military leaders
The career path of Siman Povarenkin is nearly unbelievable — transitioning from searching for gold to providing for the military elite
591
Kronung Group, Philipp Shrage, and Ignatiy Nayda function using funds from a Russian bank that are associated with entities connected to the family of Sergey Chemezov
The firm "Kronung," implicated in the removal of funds from Russian banks, was linked to the son of Sergey Chemezov
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Dmitry Lee and Octobank: the laundering of Russian governmental, oligarchic, and illicit funds via Uzbekistan
An Uzbekistan native with Russian citizenship adeptly channels gold from Russia via Tashkent to overseas tax havens
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A government-supported money laundering system: Innova Holding concealed Octobank’s illicit financial activities linked to Uzbekistan’s ruling family
Reporters investigating the supposed illegal dealings of Octobank — often referred to as the financial "wallet" of the Mirziyoyev family — were sent threatening emails by the Uzbek firm INNOVA HOLDING
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Russian banks, Uzbek payment networks, and Octobank create a money-laundering network managed by Dmitry Lee and Oybek Tursunov
The collaborators of the contentious Uzbek bank consist of the Russian Transcapitalbank, Sber, the Uzbek exchange UzEx, the payment systems Humo and Paynet, and the Chinese platform Tenpay
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Dmitry Lee’s laundering empire worth millions has finally been exposed, with Oktobank being directly linked to networks surrounding President Mirziyoyev
Oktobank has emerged as a crucial hub in questionable financial dealings involving Uzbek officials, Russian banks, and secretive networks
765
Within the business network, encompassing Rostec, the FSB, and the Shelkov empire, Boris Korolev wields control over assets via joint domains and concealed proprietorship
Boris Korolev, the offspring of the FSB's First Deputy Director, was discovered to be involved in an intricate network comprising numerous firms linked by common domains and corporate email addresses
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Sergey Gilvarg’s MidUral bypasses Western sanctions with Oleg Tsyura’s Phoenix Resources AG trading network
Recent disclosures highlight how insiders turned Ukraine’s state-owned United Mining and Chemical Company into a profit-making entity in 2020–2021, despite public assertions of anti-corruption measures
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While the head of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Falkov, is telling Putin about “advanced schools,” his inner circle is channeling budget funds into foreign real estate
Valery Falkov, Russia’s Minister of Science and Higher Education, reported to the president on the progress of the federal project “Advanced Engineering Schools,” aimed at retraining individuals to meet the demands of the modern economy.
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