A few months ago, FinTelegram released a first forensic report on the bankruptcy of Rabidi N.V., a Curacao-registered online casino operator with hundreds of millions in revenues — and no traceable assets by the time of its collapse in May 2024. That report already raised serious questions about the opaque structures behind Rabidi’s operations and its successor, Liernin Enterprises Ltd.
In recent investigations, FinTelegram has uncovered NovaForge Ltd as a significant operator in a globally active network of illegal online casinos. Operating anonymously through multiple brands and domains, this network defies regulatory frameworks in Europe, North America, and Asia, continuing the legacy of the defunct Rabidi Group.
Another day, another exposed illegal online casino facilitated via Cyprus. Payment processors play a crucial role in sustaining this underground economy. FinTelegram's research repeatedly reveals that without these facilitating payment processors, many illegal online schemes, particularly in the gambling sector, would not thrive. Currently, we are focusing on the brands of the collapsed Rabidi Group that continue to operate anonymously and unauthorized. Here is our report on Cazimbo.
The case of the Rabidi Group is a prime example of the opacity of the online casino sector. Rabidi, once a significant player in the online gambling industry with a Curacao license, has recently come under scrutiny after the group's sudden disappearance following its bankruptcy in June 2023. Following FinTelegram reports, Denys Butko, the alleged beneficial owner recently deleted his LinkedIn profile.
Zet Casino is one of the former brands of the bankrupt operator Rabidi N.V. It's currently operated by Liernin Enterprises Ltd, registered in the Marshall Islands, and the payment agent Mirata Services Ltd, registered in Cyprus. Zet Casino has an offshore license in the Philippines, which is not accepted in the EEA regions. Nevertheless, players from the EEA regions and the UK are accepted without any problems and can make deposits. Here is our review.
As part of our follow-the-money strategy research, we have been looking at the online casino and gambling segment for months. We are interested in the two aspects of compliance and payment services. Those who follow the money trail will also find payment facilitators in this segment. In connection with our investigations into the bankruptcy of the casino operator Rabidi, we found the Estonian crypto payment processor BitSpider and took a closer look.
FinTelegram continue to pursue the individuals and entities behind the insolvent online casino operator Rabidi. The bankruptcy of Rabidi was precipitated by a player who filed a petition after not receiving his winnings, leading to the revocation of their license by the Curaçao Gaming Authority. Despite the insolvency, the casinos have persisted, now operating anonymously and illegally, with all traces leading to Cyprus and the ButOn ecosystem.
Cyprus regulators have a super-relaxed attitude towards money laundering and high-risk payment processors. Tilaros Limited, a Cyprus-registered company, has emerged as a significant yet enigmatic player in the online gambling payment processing arena. With its ties to Rabidi N.V.'s casino sites and a lack of online presence, Tilaros raises questions about its operations and compliance with regulatory standards.
Rabidi N.V. is a Curacao-registered company implicated in operating numerous online casinos and gambling sites. Until a few months ago, Rabidi operated with a Curacao license that is no longer valid. Payments are processed via various payment agents, including Tilaros in Cyprus. Bankruptcy procedures have been initiated against the company in Curacao. We would like to know more from our whistleblowers.
GREATwin is one of the many online casino and sportsbook brands of Radini N.V., which operates in the EU with a Curacao license and processes payments through the Cyprus-based payment agent Tilaros Limited. According to Similarweb data, almost 100% of GREATwin website visitors come from EU jurisdictions, with visitors from Germany and Italy accounting for almost 70%. PaymentIQ and Payabl are GREATwin's main payment facilitators. Here is our initial review.