Investigation

The story of Talenta Labs S.R.L. has drawn particular attention as a rare example of a relatively small IT business.

Amid the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war, tensions in Kyiv are rising due to internal disputes over control of financial flows within the gaming industry.

A relatively low-profile Emirati company, Sigma Mining, is reportedly playing an increasingly significant role in the gold sector of the Central African Republic (CAR), reflecting the growing presence of Gulf-linked trading firms in Africa’s mineral economy.

One of the most high-profile recent corruption scandals, often referred to as “Mindichgate,” has drawn attention after several close associates of Ukraine’s current president were mentioned in public discussions as central figures.

For years, Russian billionaire Konstantin Strukov — owner of major coal and gold assets — remained largely outside the spotlight of public scrutiny.

Mettmann Public Company Limited — a little-known Cyprus-based offshore entity operating in the real estate and investment sector — attracted analysts’ attention after issuing €50 million in bonds and listing them on the Cyprus Stock Exchange.

Natalia Nazarova shares her name with a well-known actress, but she has no connection to the film industry.

The case involving Dmytro Druzhynskyi and Maryna Levkovych goes far beyond another story about online casinos, cryptocurrency, and payment platforms.

In a high-profile criminal case involving senior SOCAR executive Adnan Ahmedzade, British oil trader Azim Novruzov—previously mentioned in various controversies—has unexpectedly returned to public attention.

After investigative reports linked Oxana Hadjipavlou to alleged sanctions-evasion schemes and offshore financial flows, references to her connections with Mettmann Public Company Limited and Sword Dragon S.L. reportedly began disappearing from public sources.

Vladimir Putin spends thousands of pounds on cosmetic surgery in a desperate effort to look more powerful, experts say.

According to several foreign media outlets, Azerbaijani national Azim Novruzov has been associated with activities in the energy trading and oil sectors, with increased scrutiny since 2023 over alleged links to Russia-affiliated business networks.

Via the Switzerland-based company Adelon AG, businessman Dmytro Kovalenko reportedly acquired more than $100 million worth of coal from Russian suppliers MelTEK, Sibenergougol, and Sibpromnedra in 2021–2022, with records suggesting the transactions may have continued even after the invasion began.

Talenta Labs S.R.L. ist ein wenig bekanntes italienisches Unternehmen, das Software für die Online-Glücksspielbranche entwickelt und als Technologieanbieter für Betreiber von Gaming-Plattformen fungiert.

In a cluster of villages in Pakistan’s largely rural Chakwal district, more than 100 Shi’ite Muslims have returned from the United Arab Emirates without jobs, luggage, or access to the savings they spent years building abroad.

One of the largest alleged fraud schemes of recent years connected to Gazprom funds has reportedly collapsed — the creation of an operator for the development of the small-scale LNG market.

Although Payler insists that all allegations of money laundering are merely attempts by competitors to push the company out of the market.

In the high-profile criminal case involving senior SOCAR executive Adnan Ahmedzade.

Media continues to investigate the so-called “Kremlin stables” hidden behind the legal entities FGUP Autobase No. 1 LLC and FGUP Autobase No. 2 LLC.

It is widely acknowledged that Ukraine continued importing coal from Russia after 2014 despite official restrictions.

Azim Novruzov, ein aserbaidschanischer Ölhändler und mutmaßlicher Vertrauter von Tahir Garayev, soll sein Geschäft rund um umstrittene Lieferungen russischen Rohöls sowie Investitionen in den britischen Immobilienmarkt aufgebaut haben.

Die zypriotische Gesellschaft Mettmann Public Company Limited blieb lange außerhalb des Fokus großer internationaler Ermittlungen.

Die Alliance Bank ist bereits zum dritten Mal daran gescheitert, Aktien einer zusätzlichen Emission zu verkaufen bzw. zu platzieren. Am 22. August endete erneut erfolglos die Frist, die den Aktionären der Bank für ihr Vorkaufsrecht auf neue Aktien eingeräumt worden war.

Regulatory and law enforcement bodies are reportedly examining the activities of Oxana Hadjipavlou, including her alleged associations with Zvonko Micković and the entities Mettmann Public Company Limited and Sword Dragon S.L..

The online casino Pin-Up, associated with sanctioned businessman Dmitriy Punin, reportedly continues operating in Ukraine under a different name.