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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IKEA enters Ukraine
It was announced today that IKEA has finally decided to open its hypermarket chain in Ukraine. This is not the brand's first attempt to enter the Ukrainian market. In 2008, it already tried to open stores in the country
Fraudulent scheme involving OLX, UAPAY and Nova Poshta
The OLX classifieds platform has long been a hub for fraud. As it turns out, there are numerous such schemes, one of which is the so-called “OLX delivery”
VEB lost 13 billion in Ukraine
Work in Ukraine did not benefit VEB Bank. Its subsidiary has a negative balance and is unable to meet its obligations. The financial structure cannot or does not want to sell real estate worth $50 million.
Fraudster becomes owner of cryptocurrency exchange WEX
The scandal-ridden cryptocurrency exchange WEX recently changed hands. The new owner is fraudster Dmitry Khavchenko, who was placed on the wanted list in Ukraine back in 2012
Rozetka launches ticket sales
The Rozetka marketplace has decided to expand its range. The company offered users a flight search feature. However, it forgot to include low-cost carriers.
Qiwi scammed clients from the so-called DPR and LPR
The Qiwi payment system scammed clients from the so-called DPR and LPR. In 2017, the system was actively used by residents of these regions. It even became a kind of unofficial means of payment
Banker Igor Mazepa established a channel for transferring funds with Russia
Despite sanctions, the "wallet" of the former head of the Presidential Administration, Boris Lozhkin, investment banker Igor Mazepa, has established a channel for sending and transferring funds from Russia.
Dragon Capital may buy Ocean Plaza
The family of Russian billionaire Arkady Rotenberg plans to exit the Ukrainian real estate market. It is ready to wind down its business and sell the Ocean Plaza shopping centre
Blockades – who is bigger and stupider
It seems the governments of Ukraine and Russia have decided to compete over who can implement more foolish blockades. Thus, recently, Ukrainian politicians added the WebMoney payment system to the sanctions list
Sanctions unexpectedly lifted from lottery operators
It was reported today that the National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) has introduced new sanctions against a number of Russian companies. However, several lottery operators were unexpectedly removed from the sanctions list.
Head of Ukrzaliznytsia accustomed to luxury
Ukrzaliznytsia head Yevhen Kravtsiv is accustomed to luxury and is not ready to deny himself this. The company's head manages to stand out even while wearing the traditional uniform
Filatov devises new scheme for profit
Dissatisfaction with Dnipro mayor Boris Filatov is growing. He has not only assumed the role of the city's saviour but also appears to be amassing a fortune comparable to that of his former boss, Igor Kolomoisky.
Property in Crimea continues to rise in price
Despite the crisis and the decline in housing demand in many countries around the world, real estate in Crimea has only increased in price over the past few years. High demand is noted not only for residential premises but also for commercial properties.
Donetsk Tobacco Factory ships goods to EU via Ukraine
Despite hostilities and the so-called blockade, the Donetsk Tobacco Factory has not only continued production but is increasing output
Gontareva's reformers stole 167 million
The uproar over the nationalisation of PrivatBank continues. This time, Oleksandr Dubinsky accused Gontareva's team of stealing 167 million hryvnias.
Pre-holiday deception by Comfi
It is no secret that retail chains earn at least 30% of their annual profit before holidays. Many lure customers with huge discounts. Yet some manage to deceive shoppers even on this.
Selpe deceives customers
MasterChef Season 2 winner Elizaveta Glinka shared on her social media page today about the deception practised by the well-known supermarket chain Selpe.
Euro rate in Russia breaks 91 rubles
The Russian ruble continues to lose value on the Moscow Exchange. A new all-time high was reached this morning: the dollar-to-ruble rate crossed the 85-ruble mark, while the euro surged above 91 rubles.
Zaporizhstal granted licence to emit harmful substances
Despite the authorities' attempts to combat corruption in the country, it continues to thrive. A recent example is the Zaporizhstal plant, which received a licence from local authorities to emit harmful substances into the air
Bribe-taking customs officials detained in Dnipro
Today, thanks to a joint operation by the SBU and the military prosecutor's office, two heads of the risk analysis department for combating customs violations at the State Fiscal Service's Dnipropetrovsk Regional Customs Department were detained in Dnipro.