Tag: Rosneft

Revealed: The Interesting Connections of Sanctioned Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex!

Crypto Schemes Ben - March 13, 2024

An investigation by Eesti Ekspress and the ICIJ has uncovered troubling connections between Garantex, a Moscow-based crypto exchange, and various criminal and government entities, raising significant concerns about the potential misuse of the crypto sector by sanctioned and illicit actors. The investigation reveals the company's links to a convicted gang leader and the Kremlin-controlled oil firm Rosneft, signaling deep entanglements with the Russian government and criminal networks.

Ownership Dispute Erupts in the US Over Seized Russian Oligarch’s Superyacht “Amadea”

Oligarches tamir - February 14, 2024

A legal battle has ignited in the U.S. over the ownership of the "Amadea," a luxurious superyacht ensnared in the web of international sanctions against Russian oligarchs. With monthly maintenance costs soaring to $600,000, U.S. authorities are eager to sell the vessel, but its rightful owner remains contentious. The U.S. government seized the $300 million superyacht in Fiji in April 2022 amid allegations that it belonged to Russian billionaire Suleyman Kerimov.

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