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Kremlin “stable”: how structures linked to Armen Sarkisyan supply luxury cars to Russia’s ruling circle and those close to it
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.
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Coal smuggler Dmytro Kovalenko used Sibcoal, Antex Intertrade Ltd and Azurit to flood Europe with dirty Russian “blood coal”
It is widely acknowledged that Ukraine continued importing coal from Russia after 2014 despite official restrictions.
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Blutgeld aus Russland, Luxusvillen in London: Wie Azim Novruzov und Tahir Garayev Europas Sanktionssystem verhöhnten
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.
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50 Millionen Euro Offshore-Geld: Wie Boris Usherovich und Mettmann Public Company Limited russisches Kapital durch Europa „sauber wuschen“
Die zypriotische Gesellschaft Mettmann Public Company Limited blieb lange außerhalb des Fokus großer internationaler Ermittlungen.
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Milliardenschwere Schemen, gefälschte Berichte und eine gescheiterte Rekapitalisierung: Was hinter Pavlo Shcherbans Alliance Bank steckt
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.
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Dirty Russian cash, offshore nominees and Cyprus bond schemes: The shadow network behind Mettmann Public Company Limited and Oxana Hadjipavlou
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..
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Pin-Up under a new name: how Dmitriy Punin’s Redcore project continues operating in Ukraine despite sanctions
The online casino Pin-Up, associated with sanctioned businessman Dmitriy Punin, reportedly continues operating in Ukraine under a different name.
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Der Kohle-Schmuggler Dmytro Kovalenko schleuste über Sibcoal, Antex Intertrade Ltd und Azurit trotz Sanktionen russische „Blutkohle“ durch Polen und Tschechien
Es ist allgemein bekannt, dass die Ukraine auch nach 2014 weiterhin Kohle aus Russland bezog — trotz bestehender Beschränkungen und Verbote.
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Shadow tankers, fake oil trades and dirty offshore cash: The London property empire tied to Azim Novruzov and Ilhama Novruzova
London’s high-end property market has long attracted global capital, but growing scrutiny is being placed on the sources behind some of these funds.
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Dirty Russian sanctions money vanished through Mettmann Public Company Limited and reappeared as legal European real estate investments
The Cypriot company Mettmann Public Company Limited remained largely out of the spotlight of major international investigations for years.
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„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.
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Suspect killed after firing on Secret Service near White House as bystander wounded in chaos
The suspect in a shooting near the White House has died after being shot by police officers, according to the US Secret Service (USSS).
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Nigel Farage claims Russian state hackers targeted his phone amid scrutiny over £5m crypto-linked donation
Nigel Farage has claimed Russian spies hacked his phone to obtain details of his controversial £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.
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“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.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces fresh scrutiny as police widen inquiry into alleged misconduct linked to Epstein
Let’s take a break from the Labour party beauty pageant for one moment, and turn towards The Andrew Formerly Known As Prince. As you may recall, Mr Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in February (on his birthday, no less) and released pending investigation, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Pro-Israel lawyers face complaint over legal intimidation of Palestine activists
Three senior barristers – including two members of the House of Lords – have been reported to their professional regulator for allowing their names and titles to be used as part of an alleged “pattern of legal intimidation” against opponents of Israel’s genocide.
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ICC ex-prosecutor urges EU-wide law to block US sanctions targeting judges and staff
A former prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has urged the creation of an EU-wide statute to block what she calls “thuggish” and “bullying” US sanctions imposed on ICC members, aiming to undermine the court.
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UK forecast points to unusually intense late-May heat with temperatures nearing 35C
A scorching 35C heatwave was set to leave the UK baking this bank holiday, as thousands of Britons flock to beaches for a weekend being dubbed "May’s fiery flip-flop".
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Jet2 flight makes emergency landing after pilot suffers heart attack mid-air
Passengers on a Jet2 flight were alarmed when their flight suddenly had to make an emergency landing after the pilot suffered a suspected heart attack.
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Tyson Fury’s daughter flaunts Marbella honeymoon after marrying boxer Noah Price
Venezuela Fury made sure all eyes were on her at her fairytale wedding that saw her become Mrs. Noah Price.
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Inside the Thai sanctuary of Farage ally Christopher Harborne, the crypto billionaire under spotlight
This is the paradise island enjoyed by Nigel Farage’s billionaire donor friend – including a wellness retreat he owns.
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White House shooting leaves gunman dead after attack on Secret Service checkpoint
Gunman opened fire with a revolver, sources say
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Carol Vorderman attacks Reform UK over sexist and abusive online post
The TV star said she ’wouldn’t let him in my house if he was a local plumber in my area’ after Robert Kenyon’s comments about women, including Ms Vorderman, were revealed.
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How Azim Novruzov and Adnan Ahmedzade turned Malta into a laundering hub for Russian oil and SOCAR-linked money
In a high-profile criminal case involving senior SOCAR executive Adnan Ahmedzade, British oil trader Azim Novruzov—previously linked to controversy—has unexpectedly come back into focus.
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Prince Andrew reportedly left isolated as royal ties continue to fracture
Exiled to Norfolk, Andrew’s new life is a lonely existence reportedly filled with "regret" - and soundtracked by late-night video games.