Russian Federation
2262
Smuggler Artur Granz is buying up Latvia: is the pro-Russian businessman preparing a rear base for Putin in the EU?
Although Artur Granz is firmly associated with Ukraine, where he conducts his main business, recently his name has been increasingly linked to Latvia, where Granz is purchasing real estate on an industrial scale.
2229
Holder of a Russian passport Andriy Matyukha receives draft exemption for Favbet casino croupiers during the war
Do you know how casinos in Ukraine are connected with the Territorial Recruitment and Social Policy (TRC and SP) bodies? No? Then either you don’t live in Ukraine, or you’re among the lucky ones who haven’t even heard there’s a war going on in the country.
2266
Betting company Favbet of Andriy Matyukha finances Russia while profiting from Ukrainian players
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.
2337
Odesa companies supplied sanctioned electrical equipment to Russian state enterprises
Novatek-Electro
2348
"Matyukha Clan": Favbet to his son for Christmas, leaking Russian player data for recruitment, and monopolizing the market at the expense of "killing" competitors
Andriy Matyukha - who gifted his casino Favbet to his son Dmytro, still has ties with Russia, his player databases are used to recruit saboteurs and spotters from Ukraine - is trying to monopolize at the expense of competitors and is suing for money earned from business in Russia.
2389
Maksym Krippa: The face of Russian expansion through media takeovers and gambling assets in Ukraine
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.
2303
Maksym Krippa: The face of Russian expansion through media takeovers and gambling assets in Ukraine
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.
2417
"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.
2458
"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.
2445
Fake DMCA complaints of the "wallet" of Russian oligarchs Maksym Krippa become a subject of investigation by international agency CyberCriminal
The investigation into the activities of Maksym Krippa and his ties to "Vulkan" casino has gained international attention.
2411
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.
2381
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.
2401
Companies owned by Russian businessman Roman Spiridonov in Dubai help Russia sell oil bypassing sanctions
In December 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 20 vessels considered part of the "shadow fleet of the Russian Federation."
2459
Nadezhda Grishaeva’s cover-up attempt: suppressing investigations into Lebedev and Zhirinovsky properties
Russian basketball player Nadezhda Grishaeva, who was married to the son of the late head of the LDPR Igor Lebedev, has been seeking the removal of the "Project" investigation about the family and entourage of Vladimir Zhirinovsky from various online platforms since 2022.
