Nykyta Izmaylov, an Ukrainian investor and founder of the fintech fund N1, as well as a shareholder in Parimatch, invested in the SteadyPay startup of the company Steadypay Limited in the spring of 2023. This company is registered in the United Kingdom, along with the former Deputy Chairman of the Board of Russia’s “Gazprombank,” Oleg (Alan) Vaksman.
Oleksandr Korenitsyn, the man who saved Belarusian ‘Grodno Azot’ from EU sanctions
Ukrainian businessman Oleksandr Korenitsyn was known among local anti-corruption circles for a scandal involving the supply of potassium salts to Ukrainian enterprises at inflated prices. Several years ago, Oleksandr Korenitsyn (full legal name is Korenitsyn Oleksandr Serhiyovych) had an extensive network of businesses beyond Ukraine and could manipulate authorities by altering the origin of...
One century of the Northern Irish border
Notable facts: last spring marked the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, and the European Union and the United Kingdom finally reached definitive agreements regarding the Northern Irish border in trade. The border has been a source of tension for over a century. More broadly, how have geographers viewed borders in this century?
NVWA inspection searches for whitefly
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) and the inspection services will intensify their checks from October 1st on the presence of the tobacco whitefly in the export of potted plants to the United Kingdom (UK).
Pavel Abrosimov siphon Major Group’s money to offshores, prepares to flee to Europe
Pavel Abrosimov’s company “Major,” operating under the “roof” of the FSB (Federal Security Service), took second place in opening new car dealerships in the first half of the year. However, the group is soon to face serious problems. Their cars may be loaded with spyware by the special services.
Three zeroes extra from the Nationwide bank
The British bank Nationwide accidentally turned one of its customers into a multi-millionaire during a late-night incident by suddenly depositing approximately $10.9 million into his account. However, this was a mistake, as the young man in question had originally brought a check for $10,900 to the bank.
Igor Fisun, Igor Zotko and Ukrainian high-ranking figures linked to corruption involving Diia Portal and Russian Pin-UP Gambling company
Ukrainian banker Igor Fisun controls all the payments in “Diia” and is believed to be the real representative of the Russian PIN-UP casino in Ukraine, suggests journalist Vladislav Sidorenko, who published an investigation on his Facebook and Telegram page.
Dean Standley, fraudster and embezzler, apprehended thanks to Interpol notice
In the migration centre in Sakharovo, the police have arrested the well-known swindler Dean Standley. He has been sought by Interpol for over a year, even though during this entire time, the Briton has been in Moscow.