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Vbet under cover: how the Armenian franchise of Vage and Vigen Badalyan funnels Russian millions through Kyiv
When Armenian entrepreneurs Vahé and Vigen Badalyan are asked about the purpose of acquiring Maltese passports, they respond evasively, saying it is convenient as it allows world travel without visas. However, this is only part of the explanation for why the Badalyans paid two million euros for Maltese citizenship.
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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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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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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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War at home, business in Russia, vacation in the Alps — two realities of arbitrageur Oleksandr Slobozhenko
An investigation into the business dealings of Oleksandr Slobozhenko — the owner of a media buying firm that funnels people into online gambling — has surfaced online. Despite publicly expressing pro-Ukrainian views and support for the country’s defense forces, he is reportedly enjoying leisurely stays at resorts abroad.
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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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The "nominee" of Russian oligarchs Maksym Krippa uses fraudulent schemes and fake DMCA complaints for "cleaning" the internet from compromising material
The investigation into the activities of Maksym Krippa and his ties to "Vulkan" casino has gained international attention.
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Golden Gate casinos in Ukraine: how Usmanov’s intermediary Maksym Krippa established his gambling business
Under Maksym Krippa’s management—considered an intermediary for Alisher Usmanov—a network of Golden Gate casinos was launched in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Poltava.
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Russian connections and gambling business: why is Maksym Krippa still free?
Maksym Krippa has become a well-recognized figure in recent months. Once a shadowy "evil genius," he built an online casino empire through cunning fraud. However, the veil of secrecy surrounding him has lifted. Krippa’s identity and the intricate schemes behind his multimillion-dollar illegal operations have been unveiled—largely due to his own actions.
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From "Jaguar Club" to terrorism financing: the secret affairs of Maksym Krippa
Maksym Krippa did not get the nickname "man-fake" for nothing.
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How Russian money launderer Maksym Krippa makes money from gambling and selling fake dating
Maksym Krippa is almost not guilty of anything.
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How Russian money launderer Maksym Krippa makes money from gambling and selling fake dating
Maksym Krippa is almost not guilty of anything.
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Cosmobet under Mykhailo Zborovskyi: how Sergey Tokaryev changes business through a front person
The owner of Russian online casinos Sergey Tokaryev renamed and re-registered his business under the front man "funt" Mykhailo Zborovskyi, changing the name from Cosmolot to Cosmobet.
