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September 3, 2023

Ukraine-Born Israeli-Cypriot Oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky Arrested Over Fraud & Money Laundering Charges!

In a significant development from Ukraine, Ihor Kolomoisky, a leading oligarch and pivotal backer of President Volodymyr Zelensky's 2019 electoral campaign, has been apprehended in relation to a fraud inquiry. A Ukrainian court has ordered the tyccon to be held in custody for two months on suspicion of fraud and money laundering. Kolomoisky, renowned for his ventures in media and banking, ranks among Ukraine's most affluent figures.

August 23, 2023

Russia Sues Its Richest Oligarch Andrey Melnichenko Over Allegedly Corrupt Sibeco Deal!

Andrey Melnichenko, who holds the distinction of being the wealthiest individual in Russia, is currently embroiled in a legal suit brought forth by the government. The allegations revolve around claims of "corrupt collusion" in a transaction involving the acquisition of an energy company. Numerous reports highlight this development, which is unfolding against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, as authorities strive to repatriate Russian wealth.

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August 19, 2023

Vladimir Putin An The Top 10 List Of The Richest Russians!

Russia’s ultra-rich have seen their wealth swell over the past year despite punishing Western sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. CEO Magazine has published a new ranking of the richest Russians. The ranking is headed by Andrey Melnichenko, with an estimated net worth of $24.4 billion, followed by Vladimir Potanin, with a net worth of $23.7 billion, and Vladimir Lisin, with $22.1 billion.

August 19, 2023

Russian Oligarch Andrey Melnichenko Provides Statement To FinTelegram Regarding His Super-Yacht!

On August 17, 2023 we brought a report about the yacht of the richest Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko, giving a brief description of the oligarch and his activities. We then received an email purporting to be from the oligarch's media tem. In it we were informed that the yacht would not belong to the oligarch, but to a trust. We bring the email below in the original. We could not check the authenticity of the sender.

August 17, 2023

The Richest Russian Oligarch Andrey Melnichenko And His Seized $600-Million Super-Yacht in Triest!

The sanctions against Russian oligarchs were intended to hit Putin's war activities. The sanctions also provide for confiscating the oligarchs' assets in the West. On March 11, 2022, the Italian state seized the super-yacht SY A, owned by Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko in the Italian port of Trieste. There, the reportedly $600 million luxury toy remains anchored to this day and has become a public attraction.

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July 30, 2023

Vanished Luxury Toys Of Russian Billionaire Oleg Tinkov Resurfaced After Removal From UK Sanctions List.

On July 20, 2023, the UK sanctions against the Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov were lifted, and he was removed from the UK's sanctions list days after British billionaire Richard Branson appealed. Tinkov's superyacht La Datcha and his private jet disappeared when he was placed on the UK sanctions list in March 2022. Now that Tinkov is off the sanctions list, La Datcha resurfaced and has resumed transmitting its location data.

July 23, 2023

Sorry, No Impact: Despite Western Sanctions, Russian Oligarch Got Richter While U.S. Billionaires Lost!

In the wake of the "crazy war" in Ukraine, the Russian oligarchs are the strategic focus of the Western sanctions aimed at exerting pressure on the Russian government. Most recently, Oleg Tinkov, an oligarch excommunicated by the Kremlin, has called his former comrades cowards and urged them to take action against Putin. However, according to the latest Forbes statistics, Russian billionaires have become significantly richer since the outbreak of the Ukraine invasion.

July 22, 2023

Sanctions Against Excommunicated Russian Oligarch And Putin Critic Oleg Tinkov Lifted!

Former Russian oligarch Oleg Tinkov, known for his staunch opposition to the "crazy war" in Ukraine, now resides in Switzerland after being expropriated by the Kremlin. At 55 years old, Tinkov is a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin and has not hesitated to condemn the silence of the Russian elite regarding the invasion. He became the first Russian billionaire to have Western sanctions against him removed after a British court upheld his challenge to the sanctions.

Gotbit and Russian Executives Charged by U.S. DOJ and SEC for Crypto Market Manipulation!

Gotbit Consulting LLC, along with its Russian executives, has been charged by the U.S. DOJ and SEC for its role in a widespread market manipulation scheme. By using wash trades, Gotbit inflated crypto asset prices and volumes, deceiving investors and raising millions in illicit profits. The company’s fraudulent activities were executed across multiple jurisdictions, with key figures now facing extradition and prosecution.

SEC Charges Market Manipulators in Crackdown on Crypto Asset Fraud

The U.S. SEC has charged three market makers and nine individuals for manipulating the crypto asset market, generating artificial trading volumes and misleading retail investors. The fraudulent schemes created the illusion of active markets, prompting unsuspecting investors to pour money into manipulated crypto assets. The DOJ filed criminal charges against the scheme operators in a parallel transaction.

U.S. DOJ Charges 18 Individuals and Entities in Global Crypto Fraud Crackdown!

The U.S. DOJ has charged 18 individuals and entities in an international operation targeting market manipulation and fraud in the crypto industry. The defendants, including market makers and token promoters, are accused of using wash trading and false trading activity to deceive retail investors and artificially inflate crypto prices. This is the first major criminal case of its kind in the crypto market.

Crypto Exchange Crypto.com Sues US SEC Over Regulatory Overreach!

Crypto.com, the Singapore-based crypto exchange with more than 100 million users, has filed a lawsuit against the SEC, challenging the regulator’s authority over crypto assets and accusing it of overstepping its jurisdiction. The lawsuit comes after a Wells notice was issued to the platform, signaling the SEC’s intent to take enforcement action.

The End of The Google Era: US Government Threatens Google with Break-Up Over Search Monopoly!

In August 2024, Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google had illegally maintained a monopoly in the online search market. Following this landmark decision, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering asking the court to force Google to sell off parts of its business. This could potentially lead to the first major corporate breakup in four decades. Google, however, warns of significant consequences for businesses and consumers.