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December 15, 2023

Vladislav ‘Vlad’ Kogan: The Elusive Money Launderer Facing Law Enforcement Heat in Australia and Europe!

In the tangled web of global cybercrime, Vladislav "Vlad" Kogan, a Russian-born Australian, is a key player in a multimillion-dollar laundering saga. According to criminal files from the Gal Barak and Uwe Lenhoff cybercrime case, Kogan facilitated the laundering of hundreds of millions through his Czech-based company, Xtrabit s.r.o., for numerous scams. While European courts and defrauded victims demand restitution, Kogan faces legal battles in Australia, with assets frozen since 2019.

April 9, 2021

Wanted for restitution payments – Payment processor XTrabit and Vlad Kogan

For FinTelegram readers, it is certainly no secret that we are hunting scam-supporting payment processors. These payment processors are even worse than the scams themselves. Scams come and go while payment processors stay and support new scams all the time. They know the scammers and where the money goes. They facilitate these scammers in defrauding ever-new victims. One of these evil payment processors is Russian-born Australian Vladislav "Vlad" Kogan. He has laundered hundreds of millions for dozens of scams with his Czech registered Xtrabit s.r.o.

Swiss Billionaire Burned: Arthur Eugster’s CHF 650 Million Loss in Benko’s Collapse And The Austrian-Swiss Connections!

Swiss entrepreneur in Thurgau and coffee king Arthur Eugster has reportedly lost CHF 650 million in the collapse of Rene Benko’s Signa empire—one of the largest individual financial losses in Swiss history. As public prosecutors in Austria probe the inner circle of Benko’s fraudulent network, two familiar names from past scandals resurface: Robert Schimanko and Thomas Limberger. Both men, now linked to Benko’s foundations.

Anne Wojcicki and her 23andMe: The Bankruptcy Explained in a Nutshell

Anne Wojcicki, 52, in Palo Alto, California, is part of the US tech elite and is known for co-founding the personal genomics company 23andMe in 2006. She named the company after the 23 pairs of chromosomes in a human cell. The company experienced significant growth, reaching a peak valuation of over $6 billion after going public in 2021. Over the last weekend, the company filed for bankruptcy.

Financial Intelligence Report: Lykke Exchange Collapse

Swiss crypto exchange Lykke has collapsed following a major security breach in June 2024, resulting in the loss of approximately $22 million in customer funds. The incident led to the suspension of trading activities, bankruptcy proceedings, and significant financial losses for investors. This report analyzes the events leading to Lykke's downfall, the impact on stakeholders, and the ongoing legal actions.

Hunting Down: Background on The Arrest of Garantex Co-Founder Aleksej Bešciokov in India!

On March 13, 2025, Indian authorities arrested Aleksej Bešciokov, a Lithuanian national and alleged co-founder of the sanctioned Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, in Kovalam, Kerala. The arrest followed an international law enforcement action Bešciokov now awaits extradition to Lithuania on charges of money laundering, sanctions evasion, and facilitating ransomware transactions.

Call to Whistleblowers: What Is the World Economic Council (WEC) Really Up To?

The financial world in Europe is still reeling from the collapse of Rene Benko’s Signa Group, one of the largest and most scandalous bankruptcies in European history. Amid the rubble, a curious pattern has emerged: leading figures from the World Economic Council (WEC) — including Robert Schimanko, Thomas Limberger, and their legal advisor and business partner William H. Shawn — have quietly moved into strategic leadership positions within foundations linked to Benko.