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September 26, 2023

Why Western Taxpayers Should Not Fund The Ukraine War But The Seized Russian Assets Should!

A growing chorus of voices suggests that the financial burden of supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia should not fall on the shoulders of Western taxpayers. Instead, they argue, the proceeds from the seized assets of Russian oligarchs and wealthy individuals should be used to finance the war effort. Using already seized funds and liquidation seized yachts and jets could bring in many billions and relieve taxpayers.

September 16, 2023

The U.S. War Against The Russian Crypto Industry!

Before Western sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine invasion began in February 2022, U.S. authorities were cracking down on the Russian crypto scene. Since the beginning of the new sanctions in 2022, the American approach against the Russian crypto scene, which is under general suspicion of money laundering and sanctions violations, has intensified and is bringing charges against Russian crypto schemes and their masterminds.

September 11, 2023

Not surprising! Arrested Ukrainian Oligarch Loses Billionaire Status!

Ukrainian tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky's net worth has plummeted from $2 billion to $835 million since the Russian invasion. Before the invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, Kolomoisky's enterprises, including the informal Privat Group bank, were valued at their highest in seven years. However, by early September 2023, after facing two legal charges within a week and subsequent arrest, his wealth decreased by two-and-a-half times.

September 10, 2023

Cyberwar: Enforcement Actions And Sanctions Against Russian Cybercrime Organization Trickbot!

Welcome to cyberwar: the U.S., in collaboration with the UK, has imposed sanctions on eleven members of the Russia-based Trickbot cybercrime organization, allegedly protected by Russia. This move was initiated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Simultaneously, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charges nine individuals linked to the Trickbot malware and Conti ransomware operations, seven sanctioned by OFAC.

September 8, 2023

Eric Schmidt And The Legal Problems With The Russian Oligarchs’ Seized Superyachts.

In 2022, global attention was drawn to Russian-owned superyachts following the Ukraine conflict. The illustrious Alfa Nero, considered among the world's most opulent superyachts, is thought to be owned by Russian magnate Andrey Guryev, who faced sanctions from the U.S. The seized vessel's future is now intertwined in a legal conflict involving Guryev's offspring, the Antigua and Barbuda government, former Google head Eric Schmidt, and another bidder.

August 26, 2023

The Presumed Death Of Russian Troll Master Yevgeny Prigohin And The Russian Mafia State!

The Russian entrepreneur and troll master Yevgeny Prigozhin was often referred to as "Putin's chef" or "Putin's henchman" due to his once close ties with the Russian President. He presumably died in a mysterious plane crash. Prigozin's journey from a convicted criminal to a billionaire with interests in various sectors, including catering, media, private military companies, and troll factories, is nothing short of remarkable.

August 23, 2023

Binance Is Facing Legal Risks Over Its Partnership With Russian-Controlled Payment Processor Advcash!

The world's largest crypto exchange Binance, led by founder Changpeng Zhao, is reportedly facilitating the movement of funds for Russians abroad via its partner Advcash. This could compound its ongoing legal challenges in the United States, The Wall Street Journal reports. While Binance had initially scaled back operations in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, it continues to handle significant ruble trading volumes through intermediaries.

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.

August 13, 2023

Rich Russians in Cyprus: Little Russia in the Mediterranean!

Cyprus, the small Mediterranean island nation, has seen a significant influx of wealthy Russians over the past few decades. This migration has transformed parts of the island into what can be described as a "Little Russia," with Russian businesses, restaurants, and cultural centers becoming commonplace. But what does this mean for Cyprus, and the broader geopolitical landscape, especially in light of the Western sanctions against Russia due to the Ukraine invasion?

August 12, 2023

Bitget With Advcash: Circumventing Western Sanctions And Regulatory Scrutiny!

Bitget, a crypto trading platform in Seychelles, recently announced an alliance with the notorious Russian-controlled payment processor Advcash to launch a crypto-fiat gateway service. This allows Bitget users to deposit Russian Rubles. While financial institutions and payment processors are pulling out as FIAT partners of crypto firms for fear of regulatory scrutiny, Advcash has been trending as the crypto-fiat payment partner in the crypto scene.

August 7, 2023

Update Advcash: The European Front People Of The Russian High-Risk Payment Scheme!

ADV2 is part of the Russian Advcash scheme, in which the Estonian national Olga Belova and Natalja Kauzova, along with Kauzova's son, Aleksandr Kauzov, are the front people working for the Russian owners. Olga Belova and Aleksandr Kauzov are directors of Canada-registered Payean Finance Inc., and Natalja Kauzova is the sole director of the Lithuanian Payaen UAB. These entities are the operators of the ADV2 crypto payment platform.

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.