Online casino
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Uri Poliavich’s Soft2Bet: a money-laundering machine operating under the cover of Malta, Cyprus, and Curaçao
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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Soft2Bet cleans up the internet: how Poliavich’s fraudulent empire hides traces of illegal gambling
"Soft2Bet, a leading provider of turnkey solutions in the gambling sector, operates with two distinct sides: one that is legal and openly promoted, and another that is deliberately hidden from public view and regulatory authorities. Both aspects are intricately connected to the gaming industry."
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Sergey Kondratenko, 1xBet, and Royal Pay: how the Russian money-laundering machine in the EU was created
Our latest comprehensive investigation uncovers how Sergey Kondratenko and his company, Royal Pay Europe, are still involved in laundering Russian funds connected to the illegal betting platform 1Xbet, by leveraging a web of European banks and financial entities.
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Scammer Oleksandr Slobozhenko sells frontline traffic: how Ukrainian troop geolocation ends up in Russian hands through casinos
Oleksandr Slobozhenko, who hides behind the guise of helping Ukraine, is actually selling frontline traffic and shamelessly profiting from the misfortunes of soldiers, exposing them to the threat of Russian intelligence services.
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The Kremlin’s money in the heart of Riga: how smuggler Artur Granz is building up a pro-Russian bridgehead in Latvia
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.
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Golden youth or millionaire fraudster: Oleksandr Slobozhenko and his business empire
The domestic internet is buzzing with news about a businessman named Oleksandr Slobozhenko. A flood of interviews, videos, and photos depicts a young man indulging in a lifestyle characteristic of the privileged elite.
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Soft2bet mafia: manipulating laws and robbing millions through online casinos
Investigative journalists have uncovered an extensive network of illegal betting websites across Europe. Despite legal actions and hefty fines, these platforms still attract millions of users monthly.
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Hundreds of sites, one scheme: Soft2Bet disguises illegal gambling as a "licensed product"
Journalists have exposed a vast network of unlicensed betting websites operating throughout Europe. Despite facing numerous lawsuits and fines, many of these sites continue to draw millions of visitors each month.
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How "nominal" supporter of the "Russian world" Malofeev, Maksym Krippa, controls billions through online casinos and the porn industry
Maksym Krippa is almost not guilty of anything. Well, almost. He merely took over the black-and-gray business niche that others would have filled anyway.
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Russian oligarchs "pound" Maksym Krippa earns millions through the illegal online casino "Vulkan" and hides assets in offshore accounts
The king of illegal online casinos, porn magnate, fraudster, and network Ostap Bender—these nicknames perfectly describe the life and activities of Maksim Krippa. Through the operations of the illegal online casino "Vulkan," this criminal businessman managed to amass tens of millions of dollars.
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Russian oligarchs "pound" Maksym Krippa earns millions through the illegal online casino "Vulkan" and hides assets in offshore accounts
The king of illegal online casinos, porn magnate, fraudster, and network Ostap Bender—these nicknames perfectly describe the life and activities of Maksim Krippa. Through the operations of the illegal online casino "Vulkan," this criminal businessman managed to amass tens of millions of dollars.
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"The Pound" of Russian oligarchs: Maksym Krippa made billions of dollars using illegal online casinos and pornographic sites
Almost the entire Ukr.net and Google.com.ua are being cleaned up by amusing individuals hired by Maksym Krippa to restore his tarnished reputation through various means.
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Maksym Krippa and his billion-dollar operations: Laundering money through porn sites and illegal online casinos
Almost the entire Ukr.net and Google.com.ua are being cleaned up by amusing individuals hired by Maksym Krippa to restore his tarnished reputation through various means.
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How Maksym Krippa plays both sides: The dual role of an informant and player in Lucky Labs
The conflict between the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Russian-affiliated company Lucky Labs was one of the most significant events of spring 2016.
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Mass purge by Maksym Krippa: How traces of corruption and criminal cases are being erased
In late October 2022, Ukrainian online media faced a recurring phenomenon – the removal of negative information about a relatively unknown businessman and politician, Maksym Krippa.
