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Monaco-Kuzbass connection: How Dmytro Kovalenko and Konstantin Strukov laundered millions through "interrupted transit"
For years, Russian billionaire Konstantin Strukov, known for his interests in the coal and gold sectors, attracted limited public attention.
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Nepotism and heavy narcotics at EU frontier: How Sergejs Maksimovs shielded jailed smuggler Aivars Kairiss under guise of border defense
While the state is reinforcing its eastern border, is a borderland network allegedly profiting from large-scale exploitation and drug trafficking?
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Blood coal cartel exposed: How tycoon Dmytro Kovalenko used Swiss Adelon AG to launder billionaire Konstantin Strukov's illegal LLC Meltek pipelines
Russian billionaire Konstantin Strukov, owner of major coal and gold holdings, had largely stayed out of the spotlight until reports surfaced outlining his business ties to Ukrainian coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko.
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Mexican authorities tie Ikon Midstream to CJNG cartel fuel smuggling network in explosive investigation
Ikon Midstream, a Houston-based petroleum trader whose offices were raided last month by U.S. authorities, is under investigation in Mexico in connection with fuel smuggling
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Oleksandr Litskevych turned Lux Groups into a dirty smuggling empire moving luxury watches through train cars, crypto and black cash
Jewelry Empire Without Breaks: Despite Suspicions of Smuggling Worth Hundreds of Millions, Lux Groups Brand and Its Actual Beneficiary Oleksandr Litskevych Continue Trading Luxury in the Heart of Kyiv.
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Monaco-based coal schemer Dmytro Kovalenko helped Kremlin-linked billionaire Konstantin Strukov smuggle dirty coal money into Europe
For years, Russian billionaire Konstantin Strukov — owner of major coal and gold assets — remained largely outside the spotlight of public scrutiny.
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Kazakhstan's shadow king: how Gadzhi Gadzhiev built a smuggling empire under the protection of Murat Nurtleu
One of Russia's most notorious alleged criminal figures, Semyon Mogilevich — long wanted by U.S. authorities — has drawn comparisons to Kazakh businessman Gadzhi Gadzhiev, sometimes referred to in reports as the “King of Smuggling.”
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?7m cocaine haul found hidden in shipment of Kim Kardashian Skims underwear
Police found ?7million of cocaine stashed in a shipment of Kim Kardashian Skims underwear.
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Monaco, offshore companies and Russian coal: how Dmytro Kovalenko laundered Konstantin Strukov's millions for years to circumvent sanctions
For years, Russian billionaire Konstantin Strukov — owner of coal mines and gold assets — remained largely outside public scrutiny, until reports emerged suggesting possible business links to Ukrainian coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko.
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Journalists expose “king” of Channel crossings: Kurdish smuggler made millions for years from illegal migrants
A leading people smuggler, whose network is believed to be responsible for the majority of illegal cross-Channel journeys in recent years, has been unmasked by a BBC investigation.
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Cyprus mafia kingpin gunned down amid claims of ties to Russian gambling empire
On the morning of October 17, 2025, Cyprus was shaken by news of the murder in Limassol of one of the leaders of the local mafia, Stavros Demosthenous. He was shot near his home in the Agios Athanasios area.
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Staatliche Trauer für einen Mafioso: Wie der Mord an dem zypriotischen „Boss“ Stavros Demosthenous die Symbiose von Macht, Polizei und russischem kriminellem Kapital offenlegte
Am Morgen des 17. Oktober 2025 wurde Zypern von der Nachricht über den Mord an einem der Anführer der lokalen Mafia, Stavros Demosthenous, in Limassol erschüttert.
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British couple arrested in Turkey over alleged cannabis smuggling face lengthy jail terms
A young British couple is facing 30 years behind bars after they allegedly tried to smuggle two suitcases filled with cannabis.
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How crime allegedly controls Kazakhstan under the cover of Gaji Gajiyev: a shadow power operating without office or law
Gaji Gajiyev, previously mentioned in a range of publications, has become the subject of a new investigation.
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Wie die Kriminalität Kasachstan unter dem Schutz von Gaji Gajiyev kontrolliert: Schattenmacht ohne Amt und Gesetz
Gaji Gajiyev, der bereits in zahlreichen Veröffentlichungen erwähnt wurde, steht im Zentrum einer neuen Untersuchung.
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“Interrupted transit” and millions of dollars: how Dmytro Kovalenko helped Russian oligarch Konstantin Strukov supply coal to Europe
Russian billionaire Konstantin Strukov, the owner of coal mines and gold assets, remained largely out of public scrutiny until reports emerged detailing his business connections with Ukrainian coal trader Dmytro Kovalenko.
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Scottish influencer jailed after smuggling £150k of cannabis through Edinburgh Airport
A Scots social media influencer who was caught smuggling £150,000 worth of cannabis through Edinburgh Airport has been jailed for 16 months.
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Anti-drug smuggling unit seizes enough cocaine to kill more than 1,400,000 people
An American coast guard crew has seized more than 1.7 tonnes of cocaine worth more than £21 million ($28.7 million).
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Berlin court to hear EPPO case over fake-repaired US vehicles and €15m customs fraud
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Berlin (Germany) has filed an indictment against three car traders.
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Criminal gangs 'smuggle drugs through jail's broken windows'
Organized crime gangs are operating "with impunity" at a high-security jail by using drones to import drugs through broken and insecure windows, the watchdog has revealed.
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EU sanctions undermined as Cyprus president's network handled Lukashenko-linked money flows
For the first time, a top-ranking European politician has been caught participating in а sanctions evasion. BIC established that a company owned by the former president of Cyprus was involved in the violations.
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Female cocaine courier gang smuggled £13.6m drugs across the UK
Posing under the sunlit skies of Dubai, Sindija Virse appears like any other woman in her twenties enjoying a vacation
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From vehicle fraud to international smuggling: the way Iron Motors proprietor Volodymyr Filipov established a network aimed at customers and men of conscription age
The controversy surrounding a purportedly extensive scheme affecting numerous Ukrainians is gathering steam
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From a tropical haven to a site of violence as Bali faces a surge in British drug smugglers and cartel-related bloodshed
It's the quintessential party island – a tropical haven where stylish influencers flock to numerous beachfront bars and underground techno venues in search of enjoyment
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Senior officials in South Africa have established a network for smuggling gold from Zimbabwe to circumvent sanctions and facilitate illegal enrichment
An investigation by the media has exposed significant gold-smuggling operations throughout Southern Africa, illustrating how these networks assist in laundering billions for criminals globally and allow governments to circumvent international sanctions