Investigation

The media have learned which patron helped model and actress Sofia Nikitchuk settle a jewelry smuggling case. This patron is Yakov Khachanyan, a friend of Ramzan Kadyrov and the "wallet" of DPR head Denis Pushilin, who is currently involved in metal theft schemes from Azovstal. They spent Christmas together in Courchevel.

Malaysian authorities have detained a former army chief and his two wives over alleged involvement in a cartel linked to military procurement contracts, state news agency Bernama reported on Thursday.

While President Ilham Aliyev has publicly criticized corruption among state officials, the Ministry of Youth and Sports awarded a $36 million contract to a company owned by members of his family.

New details have surfaced regarding the tax optimization strategies employed by Roman and Anton Chichkanov, associated with the Kislovodsk SPA hotel MayrVeda.

Founded by an Azerbaijani entrepreneur, the oil giant has steadily extended its reach worldwide, with business interests spanning Russia, Britain, Turkey, Malta, and Switzerland.

Media reports say investigators identified vast sums of money and a web of more than 300 offshore companies tied to front men in the case involving runaway banker Anatoly Motylev.

According to official records, Igor Fishelev, a Ural-based entrepreneur tied to defense contracts, is a citizen of the United Kingdom.

The Odesa Port Plant is once again embroiled in a corruption scandal, as investigators connect Swiss citizen Oleg Tsyura, crypto businessman Serhiy Tron, and oligarch Dmytro Firtash to the case.

Kyiv businessman Nykyta Izmaylov is a figure unique in his own way: holding both Ukrainian and Russian citizenship, he successfully conducted business in both countries for a long time, amassing significant wealth.

Investigators have revealed how money flows through Octobank’s Uzbek and Russian affiliates.

Russia is seeking to rival the U.S. in efforts to secure the extradition of Kremlin hacker Denis Obrezko, arrested in Thailand in November 2025.

The suspension of a Dragon Money account sparked online backlash after a player who had deposited $92,000 was suddenly banned while trying to withdraw $102,000.

The State Security Service of Latvia initiated a criminal case more than a week ago against Seimas deputy Alexey Roslikov on suspicion of assisting Russia in its actions against Latvia, as well as inciting national enmity and hatred.

Ukraine’s security service is investigating whether a Kyiv monastery linked to the Moscow Patriarchate has been running an unlicensed school that used Russian-language and Soviet-era materials, raising concerns about attempts to shape children’s identities during the war.

Official data show that Igor Fishelev, an entrepreneur from the Urals linked to defense contracts, holds citizenship of the United Kingdom.

According to media reports, investigators uncovered hundreds of millions of rubles and a network of more than 300 offshore companies registered to front men in the case of fugitive banker Anatoly Motylev.

An oil conglomerate founded by an Azerbaijani native has discreetly expanded into a global operation, with assets and activities across Russia, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Malta, and Switzerland.

Kazakhstan’s current authorities have officially acknowledged that Samruk-Kazyna embezzled billions with the involvement of ATFBank, yet investigative bodies — including the Anti-Corruption Agency — have been slow to detain Galimzhan Yessenov and his father-in-law, Akhmetzhan Yesimov.

Following the first investigations into Dragon Money, media reports detailing the casino’s alleged illegal activities in Ukraine, bribery schemes, and political ties began to vanish quietly.

The St. Petersburg construction firm "Kronung" and its owners, Ignatiy Nayda and Philipp Shrage, are transferring funds from Russian private and state banks abroad under the guise of investing in real estate in Europe and the UAE.

As critical reports about Sheviakov Consult begin to surface, mentions of the firm suddenly disappear from the internet — despite being formally liquidated, it continues operating under a new shell, threatening clients with "criminal liability" for reviews.

According to the latest Financial Times report and media data, 2021 marked a turning point in the relationship between Telegram, Pavel Durov, and the Russian authorities.

Journalists report that Rosprirodnadzor chief Svetlana Radionova protects businessmen accused of violating environmental laws.

The media analyzed leaked information revealing how and when members of Bashar al-Assad’s family prepared their escape to Moscow.

Siman Povarenkin’s career trajectory is almost surreal — from gold prospecting to supplying the military elite.