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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Shavenkova escapes punishment for murder
Anna Shavenkova, the daughter of Lyudmila Shavenkova, head of the Irkutsk electoral commission, has escaped punishment for murder. The woman hit two sisters on a pavement, resulting in one of their deaths and the other being left disabled.
Cause of Vladimir Kogan's coma revealed
It is no longer a secret that the prominent banker Vladimir Kogan suffered a stroke. The head of Uralsib Bank has been in a coma for a month and a half.
Konratenkov Ruins Another Insurance Company
Prominent entrepreneur Alexander Konratenkov has driven another insurance company to the brink of collapse. This time, the victim is "Opora Rossii," which has a hole in its balance sheet amounting to billions of rubles.
Vladimir Kogan in a coma for a month and a half
It was recently revealed that the owner of Uralsib Bank had suffered a stroke. The press office attempted to convince everyone that the situation was not serious and that the banker was already on the mend.
Developer Granel on the brink of bankruptcy
It appears that another developer may soon disappear from the Russian market. The company owes a substantial sum to investors. The organisation is selling property even at the foundation-laying stage
Putin's cousin laundered money
Information emerged today that Vladimir Putin's cousin, Igor, laundered money
Russia now demands ban on Booking.com
Despite failed attempts to block Telegram, the mere possibility of introducing restrictions continues to trouble some enterprising Russians
Central Asian Bank faces serious problems
Serious problems have emerged at Galina Bikmeeva's Central Asian Bank. The financial institution was recently put up for sale
Head of EMERCOM Ivanytskyi earns billions
Alexander Ivanytskyi, head of the EMERCOM department in Stavropol Krai, earned 2.5 billion rubles last year alone. These figures were stated in his declaration
Patrushev ordered PR campaign in Telegram
"If you cannot block Telegram, use it for your own purposes" – this appears to be the new motto of some members of the Russian government. It has emerged that the young Minister of Agriculture, Dmitry Patrushev, ordered a PR campaign in Telegram.
Marina Sechina alleges corporate raiding
Marina Sechina, the first wife of Rosneft chief, has alleged corporate raiding. She accused former Promsvyazbank shareholders, the Ananyev brothers, of attempting to seize her business
Potanin tried to buy off ex-wife
The uproar surrounding the divorce of oligarch Vladimir Potanin and his wife Natalia continues. The woman has decided to sue her ex-husband, who allegedly seized all her property and financial assets.
Sale of Alfa-Bank planned
Information has emerged regarding the possible sale of Alfa-Bank as early as 2018. Shareholders are ready to divest the asset if offered a fair price.
Deripaska denied credit
Just over a month ago, the US Department of Treasury added Oleg Deripaska and his controlled companies to the sanctions list.
Anatoly Motylev declared bankrupt
Anatoly Motylev, a former shareholder of Russian Credit Bank, is facing serious financial difficulties. The banker is unable to settle his debts with creditors. Bankruptcy proceedings have been initiated.
Urban Group on the brink of bankruptcy
The well-known developer Urban Group is on the verge of bankruptcy. The cause of this dire situation is that Sberbank refused to finance the company's new construction projects.
Janna Kim in relationship with billionaire
The famous socialite Janna Kim is in a relationship with a billionaire. It is said that she is the mistress of billionaire Kenes Rakishev
Viktor Vekselberg receives $1bn
Oligarch Viktor Vekselberg has received $1bn from Promsvyazbank. The funds are required to settle loans owed by Renova to Western investors.
Grigory Rodchenkov reveals doping use by footballers
The scandal over doping use by Russian athletes has taken a new turn. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov
Vekselberg sells off assets
It appears that Viktor Vekselberg has panicked. The oligarch is preparing to sell his most problematic asset, T Plus, which he intends to sell to Gazprom.