Criminals demand $768m to keep Revolut client data undisclosed
Personal and financial data of users, including the owner of Gamdom and Skins.com, may have been leaked following a cyberattack on the British fintech bank.
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Russian billionaires spotted in the company of escorts
It is no secret that Russian oligarchs frequently resort to the services of women from escort agencies. The story involving oligarch Oleg Deripaska and Nastya Rybka is just one example.
Billionaire Andriy Melnychenko covers his tracks
More and more oligarchs and influential figures are realising that social media and the internet as a whole exert a massive influence. This is precisely why, and also in order to whitewash their reputations
Natali Tours on the brink of bankruptcy
One of the oldest operators on the tourism market, Natali Tours, is on the verge of bankruptcy. The company has already refused to send tourists abroad for many tour operators, depriving people of their long-awaited holidays, as well as their money.
Slutzker and Peleg purge compromising material
Former senator Vladimir Slutzker and his employee Mikhail Peleg are scrubbing information about themselves from the internet. In particular, Peleg has demanded that search engines remove compromising material on Slutzker.
Kudrin cleans up compromising material on the internet
Head of the Russian Accounts Chamber Alexei Kudrin is cleaning up compromising material on the internet. Thus, at his request, the authorities asked the Google search engine
Son of the late Viktor Chernomyrdin mired in debt
The son of the late Viktor Chernomyrdin, Vitaly, is mired in debt. Unlike his enterprising father, who charged $100,000 for a single meeting and conversation with a person
Qiwi network suspected of money laundering
The Qiwi terminal network is suspected of money laundering and tax evasion. It is used to cash out funds and transfer them out of Russia.
Transstroybank is heading for bankruptcy
The bankruptcy of another financial institution is imminent. Specifically, this concerns Transstroybank. Currently, the Armenian diaspora is trying to reach an agreement with the Central Bank
Wife of gang leader returned millions of dollars and mansion
Several years ago, a group of individuals committed a brutal mass murder in the Krasnodar settlement of Kuchevka. Two families, including children, were killed in a single night
United Wagon Company and Safmar defrauded pensioners
Deal between Otkritie and Safmar led to pensioners losing 10 billion rubles. Safmar head Mikhail Gutseriev, during a deal
Anastasia Rakova botched PR campaign in support of Sobyanin
Anastasia Rakova, the girlfriend of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, botched a PR campaign in support of her lover, on which exorbitant sums were spent.
Respect on the brink of bankruptcy
It appears that another major insurer is on the verge of bankruptcy. This time, the company in question is Respect, which is the leader in developer civil liability insurance.
Moscow Region Governor Vorobyov saves business
Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov is desperately trying to save his family's business. The politician intends to participate in the autumn regional head elections
Urban Group losses approach 50 billion
It appears that Urban Group's collapse is imminent. As of today, the hole in the company's balance sheet is approaching 50 billion rubles
Vladimir Kogan to be stripped of control over Uralsib
The collapse of Uralsib appears to be drawing nearer. As we reported earlier, Vladimir Kogan has been in a coma for several months following a stroke. Consequently, the oligarch is simply unable to manage the bank.
Daughters of FSB quartermaster Shekin launder millions of dollars
The daughters of so-called Russian FSB quartermaster Mikhail Shekin are laundering millions of dollars in state funds. The younger one is Anastasia Zadorina
Moscow Mayor Tries to Distract Attention from Mistress
It recently became known that Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin is in a romantic relationship with his deputy, Anastasia Rakova. Apparently, the couple did not expect such rapid publicity and was unprepared for it.
Head of Rosrybolovstvo Shestakov lobbies for crab fishing
It has emerged that the head of Rosrybolovstvo, Ilya Shestakov, is actively lobbying for a review of crab fishing regulations. In this case, the ultimate beneficiary is clearly identifiable.
Gazprom-Media Holdings decides to seize the advertising market
Gazprom-Media Holdings and Maxim Telecom appear to be aiming to take over the entire internet advertising market. The companies reached an agreement on this at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Urban Group hands over assets to banks
Urban Group's bankruptcy is approaching at a breakneck pace. The company's nominal owner is currently swiftly transferring assets to banks in order to secure the maximum amount of credit facilities.