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Banking manipulations at Ibox Bank: how Alyona Dehrik-Shevtsova profits from shadow gambling
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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Russian oligarch Malofeev’s intermediary Maksym Krippa: criminal cases amid the acquisition of Kyiv
The personality of Maksym Krippa is buried under a truly mind-boggling amount of fakes. Moreover, these fakes are constantly updated and disseminated, overshadowing even the information that Krippa (or the people behind him) present as the true biography of this so-called entrepreneur.
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Immigration fraudster Yury Mosha prepares for deportation from the USA to Russia
Yury Mosha was convicted of immigration fraud a year ago, in June 2023. He was sentenced to ten months in prison for assisting in creating fake cases for asylum seekers in the USA.
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Who is Maksym Krippa: The rise of a ’fake’ multimillionaire walking the line of the law
In late October 2022, Ukrainian online news outlets encountered a recurring phenomenon: a cleanup of negative information by a relatively obscure businessman and politician, Maksym Krippa.
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TeachBK’s dangerous trap: Scammers trick immigrants into getting legal path to the US
Immigrants to the US are a gold mine for scammers. They pump money out of people who often don’t speak English and don’t understand how things work in America. Scammers often have popular blogs and chats, and shoot a lot of videos.
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How Maksym Krippa uses connections with Konstantin Malofeev to promote his shadow schemes
He is known for lacking moral principles and any fear of breaking the law. Essentially, he is a fabricated figure on the international information stage. This is a highly controversial and enigmatic personality who actively works to erase his own "presence" online, removing mentions and flooding the internet with absurd disinformation.
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Scandals around S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Maksym Kryppa and his mysterious role in GSC Game World
In the fall of 2023, the gaming community was shocked by the news of a change in the beneficiary of GSC Game World, the developer of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. According to Ukrainian and Czech registers, the new owner of the studio became a little-known businessman Maksym Krіppa.
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Laundering Russian money and schemes: How the head of Oktobank, Iskandar Tursunov, controls financial flows to bypass sanctions
At the end of September, two events occurred concerning Oktobank that will have far-reaching consequences. The first is that Iskandar Tursunov increased his share in Oktobank to 99.2%.
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How FavBet owner Andriy Matyukha with a Russian passport runs a gambling business 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.
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Through illegal online casinos, the so-called ’fake’ billionaire Maksym Krippa is laundering money for Russian oligarchs
Maksym Krippa, the Ukrainian businessman behind the online gambling platforms GGBet and Vulkan, has made headlines not just for his ventures but for the controversies that surround them.
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Behind the scenes: Tetyana Snopko’s role in Maksym Krippa’s media acquisitions and controversial ties
Maksym Krippa has surfaced as a formidable yet contentious figure at the crossroads of media, gambling, and politics. Recognized for his ties to online casinos such as Vulkan and GGBet, his recent endeavors in acquiring media assets have garnered considerable attention and sparked conversations regarding his influence within Ukraine.
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How the schemes of Alyona Dehrik-Shevtsova led to Ibox Bank losing its license
When Alyona Shevtsova took the helm of IBOX BANK, media articles surfaced suggesting that thanks to her actions, the bank’s fortunes skyrocketed.
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Financial flows and games: how do schemer Alyona Dehrik-Shevtsova and Oleksandr Sosis share shadow revenues?
Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, internal disagreements over control of financial flows in the gaming industry are intensifying in Kyiv.
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Shadow gambling business and Ibox Bank: What lies behind Alyona Dehrik-Shevtsova’s financial manipulations?
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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Behind the curtain: the covert strategies of Maksym Krippa in Ukrainian media and politics
Maxim Krippa has emerged as a powerful yet controversial player at the intersection of media, gambling, and politics. Known for his connections to online casinos like Vulkan and GGBet, Krippa’s recent activities in acquiring media assets have raised significant eyebrows and prompted discussions about his influence in the Ukrainian landscape.
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Fake law firms and forged threats: Maksym Krippa pressures media in attempts to hide his biography
It seems that the fact that the Russian "dirty" money launderer Maksym Krippa flooded the internet with thousands of fakes about his persona no longer helps – more materials about the true biography of this person are appearing. Therefore, publications began receiving letters with threats to start legal proceedings for publications about Maksym Krippa.
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The shadow empire of gambling: How Oleksandr Sosis and Alyona Dehrik-Shevtsova manage hidden cash flows
When the loud sounds of battles in the suburbs of Kyiv died down and it became clear that the country would continue to exist, the temporarily silent «schemers» began to become active again.
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Corruption and Lidosta Jurmala: Latvian airport co-owner Artem Solodukha flew into being accused of evading sanctions
The Economic Court is examining criminal case No. 11840000118, in which Artem Soloduha, Maryna Soloduha, and Arturs Andersons are accused of violating sanctions imposed by the Republic of Latvia and international organizations.
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Mirror sites, football clubs: how Sergey Kondratenko built a criminal empire through 1xBet
Sergey Kondratenko, a name synonymous with deception, criminality, and corruption, has been at the center of one of the largest financial scandals in modern Russia.
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Gaming empire of Sergey Kondratenko: from players’ billion-dollar losses to offshore profits
Sergey Kondratenko, a name synonymous with deception, criminality, and corruption, has been at the center of one of the largest financial scandals in modern Russia.
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