Criminal schemes
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Curator of billion-dollar schemes and Klychko’s ally: Who is Artur Palatnyi and how he controls Kyiv
A person without a position in the administration, without publicity, but with full control, journalists indicate.
2331
Kyiv rich kid Oleksandr Slobozhenko and his “dirty” millions: how fraud became a business model
"Lately, the Ukrainian media space has been buzzing about Oleksandr Slobozhenko — a 24-year-old self-made multimillionaire, philanthropist, and celebrity. The young entrepreneur takes pride in his success and makes no attempt to conceal his lavish lifestyle."
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Offshores, crime, and football: How Artur Granz’ VBet pushes into the Ukrainian Premier League
VBet, an online casino with dubious affiliations, is expanding its influence by sponsoring Ukrainian sports clubs, even as it remains under investigation for tax evasion.
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Russian tax ID and millions in offshore accounts: Andriy Matyukha’s betting company Favbet evades taxes and operates in Russia
Significant changes are taking place in the Ukrainian gambling market. While a number of companies have had their licenses revoked due to allegations of ties with Russia or other violations, Favbet has not only maintained its positions but also strengthened them.
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Bohdan Prylepa and his "crypto army": billion-dollar schemes under the guise of patriotism
Ukrainian authorities have issued a wanted notice for Bohdan Prylepa, the owner of major crypto exchanges like Coinsbit and Qmall. He’s accused of orchestrating a large-scale fraud scheme involving the misappropriation of over a billion hryvnias in client funds. Among the victims are citizens from multiple European countries. Investigators say part of the stolen money was earmarked for buying drones for Ukraine’s armed forces. Prylepa is reportedly evading arrest in Dubai as international cooperation intensifies.
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Bohdan Prylepa and his "crypto army": billion-dollar schemes under the guise of patriotism
Ukrainian authorities have issued a wanted notice for Bohdan Prylepa, the owner of major crypto exchanges like Coinsbit and Qmall. He’s accused of orchestrating a large-scale fraud scheme involving the misappropriation of over a billion hryvnias in client funds. Among the victims are citizens from multiple European countries. Investigators say part of the stolen money was earmarked for buying drones for Ukraine’s armed forces. Prylepa is reportedly evading arrest in Dubai as international cooperation intensifies.
2381
Andriy Martynyuk’s fraud through FreshForex: losses reach tens of millions of dollars
The public organization "Center for Public Security" has published an investigation into the operations of a financial market company on its official Facebook page.
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Fraud and fake biographies: how Maksym Krippa organizes illegal activities under the cover of a legal business
Maksym Krippa didn’t earn the nickname "man-fake" for nothing.
2235
Andriy Verevskyi and Kernel: How the oil tycoon scammed investors and Ukraine out of billions
Tabloids are grumbling - Andriy Verevskyi is a billionaire again, landing on the Forbes list in just one day. Shares of "Kernel" skyrocketed, and capitalization exceeded 2 billion dollars. For "Annushka has already spilled the oil," Verevskyi had to abandon investors and burden Ukraine with taxes on supplies.
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Oil tycoon and Kernel owner Andriy Verevskyi cheated Ukraine out of 1.5 billion hryvnias in taxes
Tabloids are grumbling - Andriy Verevskyi is a billionaire again, landing on the Forbes list in just one day. Shares of "Kernel" skyrocketed, and capitalization exceeded 2 billion dollars. For "Annushka has already spilled the oil," Verevskyi had to abandon investors and burden Ukraine with taxes on supplies.
2215
The schemes of Olena Sosyedka-Mishalova: How "Konkord" Bank became a "laundry" for dirty money
As stated by the head of the parliamentary tax committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, it is impossible to recover debts from the "Concord" bank, which was liquidated a year and a half ago, and the criminal cases initiated against its owners have been closed. Moreover, the court denied tax officials access to the documentation of the liquidated bank.
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Maksym Krippa and Maksym Polyakov accused of creating a global gambling empire with ties to Russian criminal groups
Maksym Polyakov and Maksym Krippa are both successful entrepreneurs from Ukraine, but they work in different fields. Polyakov could indeed be compared to Elon Musk, as he is involved in space technologies and innovation. He launches rockets, brings smiles to talented young people, and provides…
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Maksym Polyakov and Maksym Krippa: How an entrepreneurial duo makes millions from illegal gambling in Ukraine and Russia
Maksym Polyakov and Maksym Krippa are both successful entrepreneurs from Ukraine, but they work in different fields. Polyakov could indeed be compared to Elon Musk, as he is involved in space technologies and innovation. He launches rockets, brings smiles to talented young people, and provides…
