Russian Federation
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Maksym Krippa and his ties to Russian oligarchs: Why is he buying Ukrainian assets?
Maxim Krippa has become a prominent yet controversial figure at the crossroads of media, gambling, and politics. Recognized for his ties to online casinos such as Vulkan and GGBet, his recent moves to acquire media assets have sparked considerable scrutiny and debate over his influence on the Ukrainian landscape.
2213
"Kremlin’s rat": how Roman Spiridonov profits from sanctions and exposes Russian oil schemes
There is very little information available about Russian entrepreneur and Greek citizen Roman Spiridonov. However, his name is increasingly associated with Russia’s shadow fleet operations and connections to Putin’s inner circle.
2280
"Nominal" owner of Pin-UP Punin Zotko bought media and state bodies to advance Russian interests during the war
As expected, the first two episodes of the shocking exchanges between Pin-UP’s "puppet" Ihor Zotko and Russians have left society in utter shock.
2310
International investigation uncovers fake complaints by the "wallet" of Russian oligarchs Maksym Krippa for "cleaning" compromising materials
The investigation into the activities of Maksym Krippa and his ties to "Vulkan" casino has gained international attention.
2252
The owner of Pin-UP Punin cooperates with the Russian Prime Minister Mishustin’s sanctioned son-in-law Udodov and had access to NSDC meetings
If the story about bribes to Russians from Pin-UP to the Ministry of Justice, BES, tax authorities, and courts shocked you, the next episode will completely knock you out. It turns out that our "heroes" had virtually direct access to the information discussed at NSDC meetings.
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs has placed the leaders of the Pin-UP OCG, Punin’s wife Maryna Ilina and her father, on the wanted list
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine’s wanted registry now includes leaders of the organized criminal group linked to the Russian online casino Pin-UP.
2275
Roman Spiridonov and Russia’s shadow fleet: How offshore accounts and companies in the UAE help bypass international restrictions
In December 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 20 vessels considered part of the "shadow fleet of the Russian Federation."
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The secret empire of Maksym Krippa: how oligarchs and intelligence agencies move capital through Ukraine
Maksym Krippa’s personality has attracted significant attention, generating a massive number of fakes and rumors. These have so overshadowed his true story that uncovering his actual biography is nearly impossible.
2297
From casinos to privatization auctions: the scandalous connections of Maksym Krippa with Russian business
Maksym Krippa’s personality has attracted significant attention, generating a massive number of fakes and rumors. These have so overshadowed his true story that uncovering his actual biography is nearly impossible.
2297
Russian money launderer Maksym Krippa: False empires and dark legacies in business
Maksym Krippa is almost not guilty of anything.
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Russian money launderer Maksym Krippa: False empires and dark legacies in business
Maksym Krippa is almost not guilty of anything.
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Maksym Krippa as a "front" for Russian oligarchs: connections with Malofeev and Oseevsky
The information war between Maksym Krippa, relentlessly clearing the internet and filling it with fakes, and investigative journalists, who are persistently digging up new details from the biography of this Russian "stooge," continues with mixed success.
2267
FavBet owner Andriy Matyukha holds a Russian passport and has connections with the FSB, while earning billions in Ukraine
The company FavBet, owned by businessman Andriy Matyukha, operates without a license for bookmaker activities. Matyukha himself, as it turns out, has dual citizenship, with his second passport being Russian. After this information became known to the media, Matyukha actively demanded its removal and, in some cases, succeeded.
2284
Financial manipulations and shadow connections of Ibox Bank owner Alyona Dehrik-Shevtsova with the gaming mafia
The persona of Alyona Shevtsova caught the public’s attention just three days ago when the National Bank of Ukraine decided to liquidate her "Ibox Bank," and law enforcement conducted searches at the bank.
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How Alyona Shevtsova’s iBox terminals became a conduit for laundering drug money
For several years, drug dealers using "dead drops" have been processing payments through iBox terminals, and it has now come to light why law enforcement was aware of this but chose not to take action.
