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Russia

Apr 10, 2022Sep 24, 2024

EU Sanctions the Sister of One of Putin’s Favorite Oligarchs

The sister of Uzbek-born oligarch and one of the richest Russians, Alisher Usmanov, was added Friday to the European Union’s list of people and entities sanctioned over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Russia

Apr 08, 2022Sep 25, 2024

Newfound Assets of Russian Billionaire Besties: London Flats and Show Horses

With Russian oligarchs in the global spotlight and U.K. authorities holding his two executive jets, sanctioned billionaire Eugene Shvidler may be tempted to hide out in one of his US$15-million flats in central London, which have remained secret from the public until now.

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Russia

Mar 22, 2022Sep 24, 2024

Sanctioning an Oligarch Is Not So Easy: Why the Money Trail of Alisher Usmanov, One of Russia’s Wealthiest Men, Is Difficult to Follow

Alisher Usmanov, who has been closely tied to top Russian leaders, hides behind trusts, secretive offshore companies, Swiss bank accounts, and his family members to detach his name from his billions.

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Russia

Mar 21, 2022Sep 25, 2024

Mystery Mansions Revealed: The Secret Assets of Putin’s Oligarchs

A luxurious estate on the French Riviera, Sardinian villas, mansions in London and Paris, and a billion-dollar offshore trust –– these are some of the more than two dozen assets that Russian oligarchs have managed to keep secret until now.

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Russia

Mar 21, 2022Sep 24, 2024

FAQ: What is Plane Tracking?

Nations around the world, including most of Europe, have moved against Russian oligarchs, restricting where their private jets can freely travel. The oligarchs, meanwhile, are frantically trying to evade the confiscation of these assets. Plane tracking lets us follow some of these moves. Here’s how it’s done.

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Cyprus

Oct 07, 2021Sep 25, 2024

Fugitive Russian Banker Used Cypriot Law Firm to Hide Assets, Move Money

Georgy Bedzhamov, wanted in Russia over a high-profile embezzlement case, used the law firm Demetrios A. Demetriades LLC, known as Dadlaw, to conceal his assets and disguise transfers. Company records and contracts also show how he moved tens of millions of dollars around the world around the same time his sister embezzled billions of dollars from their bank, Vneshprombank.

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Cyprus

Aug 09, 2021Sep 24, 2024

The Golden Friends and Neighbors of Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades

Longstanding questions about the president’s relationship with a Saudi billionaire who received a controversial golden passport continue to swirl.

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Cyprus

Feb 01, 2021Sep 25, 2024

A Key Player in Malaysia's Biggest-Ever Corruption Scandal Found Sanctuary in Cyprus With Help From a Major London Firm

Despite public denials, well-known citizenship broker Henley & Partners helped disgraced financier Jho Low, who stands accused of stealing billions from Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, obtain a passport from Cyprus.

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Cyprus

Jan 08, 2021Sep 25, 2024

Equatorial Guinea's Oil Minister Allegedly Siphoned Off Millions from Public Construction Project

Portuguese construction firm Armando Cunha is accused of paying more than 10 million euros to companies linked to Gabriel Mbega Obiang Lima.

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Cyprus

Aug 14, 2019Sep 25, 2024

Bank Records Link President of Cyprus to ‘Troika Laundromat’

A law firm Nicos Anastasiades founded — and left just before assuming the presidency — moved millions of dollars among shell companies that were deeply entwined with the secretive global money transfer system.

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Kyrgyz Elite Targeted as Japarov Allies Gain Key Assets

Nigeria Arrests 13 University Students for Internet Fraud

Central Figure in Philippines COVID Corruption Scandal Spent $20M on Dubai Property

EU Sanctions the Sister of One of Putin’s Favorite Oligarchs

Newfound Assets of Russian Billionaire Besties: London Flats and Show Horses

Sanctioning an Oligarch Is Not So Easy: Why the Money Trail of Alisher Usmanov, One of Russia’s Wealthiest Men, Is Difficult to Follow

Mystery Mansions Revealed: The Secret Assets of Putin’s Oligarchs

FAQ: What is Plane Tracking?

Fugitive Russian Banker Used Cypriot Law Firm to Hide Assets, Move Money

The Golden Friends and Neighbors of Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades

A Key Player in Malaysia's Biggest-Ever Corruption Scandal Found Sanctuary in Cyprus With Help From a Major London Firm

Equatorial Guinea's Oil Minister Allegedly Siphoned Off Millions from Public Construction Project

Bank Records Link President of Cyprus to ‘Troika Laundromat’