Criminal schemes
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Soft2Bet and the shadow gambling empire from Russia: how Cyprus became a new haven for underground casinos
Moscow, Sochi, and other cities of the Russian Federation have long been under the sway of the criminal gambling empire Soft2Bet?
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BES completes case against Alyona Dehryk-Shevtsova: Ibox Bank co-owner to be tried in absentia for laundering 5 billion
The pre-trial investigation concerning the co-owner of Ibox Bank, Alyona Shevtsova, and her accomplices has been completed. The defence and the suspects must familiarize themselves with the case materials, after which it will be sent to court.
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Ghost casinos for fools, millions for Uri Poliavich: how the global scam called Soft2Bet operates
Soft2Bet, led by Israeli businessman of Ukrainian origin Uri Poliavich, has long been associated with scandals in the online gambling industry. Despite numerous investigations, lawsuits, and blacklists across EU countries, the company not only continues to operate but also grows its profits. This article explores the mechanisms Soft2Bet uses to evade accountability and profit from fraudulent schemes.
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Europe’s gambling gangster: how Uri Poliavich builds Soft2Bet on corruption, offshore networks, and loopholes in the law
The casino software developer Soft2bet often finds itself embroiled in scandals related to the organization of illegal gambling, but the company manages not only to stay in the market but also to increase its turnovers and expand its market presence.
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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.
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Criminal schemes behind Oleksandr Slobozhenko’s “success”: Ukrainian fraudster deceives trusting Europeans out of millions
"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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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.
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Bohdan Prylepa and phantom crypto exchanges: how fake investment projects became a tool for laundering millions
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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Online casinos, schemes, and lies: what Maksym Krippa hides behind the facade of a legal business
Maksym Krippa didn’t earn the nickname "man-fake" for nothing.
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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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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: What’s behind his shadow operations with Vulkan casinos and investments in the Dnipro Hotel
Maksym Krippa may not be fully to blame, but he has chosen a business niche that straddles the line between gray and black areas. While others could have occupied this niche, the key issue is the ethical nature of his actions within these operations.
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Maksym Krippa: What’s behind his shadow operations with Vulkan casinos and investments in the Dnipro Hotel
Maksym Krippa may not be fully to blame, but he has chosen a business niche that straddles the line between gray and black areas. While others could have occupied this niche, the key issue is the ethical nature of his actions within these operations.
