Ten Apple smartphones worth 900,000 hryvnias seized at Polish border
Law enforcement officers discovered a contraband batch of electronics in a minibus crossing the state border via the Krakovets – Korchova checkpoint.
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How the purchase of Volyntobak is linked to the shadow economy
Recently, media reports emerged that tobacco magnate Boris Kaufman acquired a major cigarette distributor, Volyntobak. The deal was reportedly worth $8 million.
Diamond Pay not ready to give up
A scandal is brewing in the financial market. The payment system "Diamond Pay", which was stripped of its licence due to links with Russia, is not prepared to lose hundreds of millions in blocked assets and has devised a scheme to remove them from the freeze.
NABU in the crosshairs: who is behind the attack on the anti-corruption agency?
In late May, the temporary suspension of NABU First Deputy Director Hizo Uhlava sparked widespread resonance. The information campaign launched in the media may have been meticulously planned
Kyiv call centre tricks Ukrainians out of their money
Despite attempts to curb the activities of call centres in Ukraine, they continue to deceive people as before. Moreover, most of them are tricking Ukrainians out of their money.
Masha Efrosinina's husband laundered money for casinos
Information has emerged on social media that Timur Khromaev laundered money for casinos. It appears this took place during the period when Khromaev headed the securities commission.
Collaborator Mikhail Bakunenko spotted in Courchevel
Mikhail Bakunenko, head of Ukrnaftoburivnya, was spotted in Courchevel. This information was published by journalists from Ukrainska Pravda, who were filming a story about the luxurious lifestyle of Ukrainians in the French Alps.
Vladyslav Helzin - illegal cigarette production and a luxurious life in Monaco
The State Bureau of Investigation is working with the case defendants, demanding the extradition of one of them, and is also verifying the legality of the departure of more than 80 people linked to the "Monaco Battalion". However, one of the key participants…
Millions in cash-out schemes – a masterclass by Artur Zolotarevsky
While volunteers and ordinary people raise funds to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces, some are brazenly siphoning off the budget and laundering money on a massive scale. A striking example is the son-in-law of one of the former privatisers, Hennadii…
Kyiv money launderers revealed to be Russian citizens
Well-known Kyiv money launderer Vyacheslav Strelkovsky turned out to be a Russian citizen. So is his wife, Diana.
Russian agents operate successfully in Ukraine
Despite nine years of Russian military aggression against Ukraine, some citizens of the country continue to cooperate with the aggressor state, even opening firms there, paying taxes, and so on. For example, a few months ago, Vitaliy Samarsky, a native of…
Grigory Petrovich Kozlovsky or who is behind the cigarette smuggling from Ukraine
Acting Head of Customs Sergey Zvyagintsev effectively confirmed the smuggling of cigarettes produced by Kozlovsky's factory to Romania under the cover of Roshen confectionery products.
Parimatch operates in Russia and launders money
It was revealed yesterday that sanctions have been introduced against a number of companies, including the bookmaker Parimatch. A few hours later, company representatives publicly stated that they had been slandered and that they had actually long since left…
IBOX was laundering money for Parimatch
A few days ago, the NBU revoked the licence of IBOX Bank, whose terminals were located in virtually every city in Ukraine. The reason was alleged money laundering. As it turned out, the bank was laundering money for the well-known bookmaker Parimatch, which…
Raiffeisen Bank recognises the LNR and DNR and operates in occupied territories
Raiffeisen Bank has recognised the existence of the so-called LNR and DNR. This is evidenced by a document available on the financial institution's website and provided to potential borrowers.
Puma has no intention of leaving the Russian market
The popular sportswear brand Puma has never considered leaving the Russian market. Despite the fact that the company's official stores were closed back in the spring of this year, its products can still be purchased without hindrance at other retail outlets…
How to remain a market leader
Competition in the commodity market is growing year on year. Staying afloat is becoming increasingly difficult. This compels sellers to regularly monitor competitors to adjust product prices in a timely manner or offer additional bonuses.
Who is behind the tobacco smuggling from Ukraine
In Ukraine, under the protection of officials, smuggler-businessmen freely ship large batches of cigarettes abroad, damaging both the country's reputation and its budget. For instance, an incident recently occurred – an illegal supply of tobacco to Hungary…
Smuggler Vladyslav Helzyn comes under SBU scrutiny
Vladyslav Helzyn has become a suspect in a new criminal case linked to large-scale cigarette smuggling. His factory in Hoshcha was involved in the production of counterfeit cigarettes from well-known brands
Financial fraud by microfinance organisations
New financial fraud schemes emerge every year, resulting in ordinary citizens losing their money. Law enforcement agencies recently uncovered the latest one.
Globalmoney – Russia's last financial mechanism in Ukraine
The uproar surrounding the Globalmoney payment system, which was caught cashing out rubles in the temporarily occupied territories of Luhansk region, is not subsiding.