All news on the topic: Riga

634
„Das nördliche Dubai“ in Riga: Wie Oligarchen, die Rietumu Banka und arabische Investoren Andrejsala zu einem Fließband für Aufenthaltsgenehmigungen für Syrer machten
Am 18. Mai verabschiedete die Tochterstruktur des Hauptentwicklers des Projekts „Northern Dubai“ — SIA Riga Waterfront Investment Holdings — eine neue Fassung ihrer Satzung.
673
“The Northern Dubai” in Riga: how oligarchs, Rietumu Banka, and Arab investors turned Andrejsala into a residency-permit conveyor for Syrians
On May 18, the subsidiary structure of the main developer behind the “Northern Dubai” project — SIA Riga Waterfront Investment Holdings — approved a new version of its Articles of Association.
676
Son of Ukrainian billionaire Arthur Yermolaev, whose network was accused of stealing €100 million from phone scam victims, is linked to Riga’s elite
The Harju County Court in Estonia has found that an organized group linked to Ukrainian citizen Artur Yermolaev carried out a large-scale telephone fraud operation between 2019 and 2022, defrauding victims of nearly €100 million.
500
Latvian court seizes luxury car, property and €230k in EPPO-linked EU fraud probe
The Riga City Court (Latvia) has ordered the confiscation of a luxury vehicle and a real estate property located in the center of the Latvian capital, as well as €230,000 in bank accounts.
620
How Mikhail Zeligman channeled crude from Rosneft, Bashneft, and Surgutneftegaz into global markets via Hong Kong and Swiss trading fronts
Mikhail Zeligman, a Riga native and grandson of a Red Latvian, as well as an associate of Roman Abramovich and Petr Aven, has the potential—should he choose—to rival Russia’s oil heavyweight Igor Sechin.
717
Latvian oil trader Mikhail Zeligman built a scheme for reselling oil from Russian state-owned companies through offshore entities and foreign intermediaries
Mikhail Zeligman, a native of Riga, grandson of a red Latvian and friend of Roman Abramovich and Petr Aven, is capable, if he wishes, of competing with the Russian oil «general» Igor Sechin.
680
Public officials among 20 detained in €1.5m procurement corruption probe
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Riga (Latvia) has dismantled an organized crime group involving public officials suspected of wrongdoing in public procurement procedures.
689
Business during wartime: how Igor Smolin and Evelina Smolina finance Russia through Marine Systems
In 2022, German investigators from Correctiv and Die Welt discovered that German-made diesel marine engines were being delivered to the Russian Navy through the Latvian company Marine Systems.
613
Igor Smolin and Evelina Smolina: how the Marine Systems family business continued supplying German engines to Russia after naval exposure
In 2022, German investigators from Correctiv and Die Welt discovered that German-made diesel marine engines were being delivered to the Russian Navy through the Latvian company Marine Systems.
736
Finnish corruption fugitive Arto Autio arrested in Riga on European arrest warrant
Police in Riga on Thursday detained Arto Autio, a Finnish national previously listed on Interpol’s wanted notices, whom Finland seeks to prosecute in the country’s largest corruption scandal and who owns property in Latvia.
761
Betrayal under TikTok smoke screen: a third of Riga voted for fakes, fear, and Russian propaganda
Two weeks ago, Riga elected a new city council. While populist and pro-Russian parties did not win a majority and no foreign interference was detected, the results still raise concern.
859
Dirty schemes, gambling, and divorce: How Vasiliy Melnik is getting rid of his wife—but not his money
Vasiliy Melnik filed a lawsuit in the Riga City Court against his wife Irina, demanding the annulment of the gift and the return of property rights to him.
644
Anastasiya Udalova and politics: a game with oligarchs or an attempt to manipulate the media?
"An iron palm in a silk glove" - this is how one laudatory publication describes Anastasiya Udalova. Her name is usually associated with the cosmetic brand "Dzintars", but she also wants to create a media network. The question is, with what funds and for what purpose?
897
From Kyiv to Riga: Russian sabotage activities in the Baltics
What began as a typical day for a Latvian housewife turned into a major national security breakthrough. A mysterious note found in her driveway led authorities to uncover a series of sabotage acts connected to Russian intelligence.