Tag: Hypergate

Over the last years, FinTelegram has discovered the Russian-controlled high-risk payment processor Itez in several scams, such as FXOptex, Optimus Markets, and Spintop Capital. Itez is operated by FIU-licensed Estonian DataBridge OÜ and the UK-registered Hypergate Ltd. In both companies, Maria Neverdinova-Rostovtseva is installed as a director. The Itez scheme is connected to the Italian Allesandro Rocco Piedrodola and his group of companies. Similarweb says they mostly do business in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.

According to the description on the websites of his companies Astorts Group and Pietrocola Holding, the Italian Alessandro Rocco Pietrocola is an entrepreneur based in London with a focus on the Baltic Countries, Asia, and the Middle East. In particular, he seems to be interested in payment and fintech ventures. In the UK, he is an approved FCA person and connected to the payment institution Nextlevel Payments and the loan broker Cuefin Ltd. Moreover, Pietrocola is an officer and beneficial owner in several crypto payment companies.