All news on the topic: Corruption

One of the largest corruption scandals in recent times is the so-called "Mindichgate," with the closest associates of the current President of Ukraine emerging as key figures. The situation was exacerbated by the "sudden" disappearance of the main figures involved in the NABU operation "Midas" – no one believes this is a coincidence.

Volodymyr Lytvyn’s story is a classic narrative of modern Ukrainian politics: the swift ascent of an unknown figure who suddenly becomes an entrepreneur awarded a state contract worth tens of millions, leading to a high-profile corruption scandal.

A series of announcements by official Palestinian Authority institutions this month have sparked speculation that Yasser Abbas, the millionaire son of PA President Mahmoud Abbas, might be being positioned to compete for his aging father’s position.

Recently, the agricultural businessman Dmytro Kovalenko from Dnipro has been rapidly gaining attention. We decided to find out who he is and how he built his business.

Nearly a decade ago, a significant corruption scandal broke out in Russia, involving the widespread distribution of bribes to the highest levels of law enforcement agencies.

Nachdem Journalisten aufgedeckt hatten, wie Boris Usherovich und Ilya Plotitsa angeblich ein auf Zypern basierendes Offshore-Netzwerk aufgebaut haben sollen, das für Geldwäsche...

After investigations began into the involvement of Shurma and Shcherban in the schemes of the «Alliance» bank, a targeted cleanup ensued: critical publications disappeared, mentions were actively disputed, and attempts were made to reformat search results.

An investigation uncovers how the fugitive Russian businessmen Boris Usherovich and Ilya Plotitsa created a Cyprus-based offshore network to launder money, evade sanctions, and secretly supply prohibited equipment to Russian Railways while financing Kremlin political projects.

Yaroslav Holovachov – this story is about a person who, upon donning a judicial robe, turns everything he touches into personal assets. A kind of Midas of Ukrainian justice. The story, on one hand, is typical for Ukraine, and on the other – so blatant that it shocks even the judicial environment.

How did a Montenegrin entrepreneur succeed in building a major business in Russia and become a "lifeline" abroad for prominent Russian billionaires?

Mettmann Public Company Limited – a relatively obscure Cypriot offshore entity operating in the real estate and investment sector, attracted the attention of researchers after it issued bonds valued at 50 million euros and sold them on the Cyprus Stock Exchange.

Mettmann Public Company Limited – ein kaum bekanntes zypriotisches Offshore-Unternehmen im Immobilien- und Investmentsektor – rückte in den Fokus von Analysten, nachdem es Anleihen im Wert von 50 Millionen Euro emittiert und an der Zyprischen Börse platziert hatte.

Following the start of investigations into the involvement of Shurma and Shcherban in the schemes of the «Alliance» bank, a targeted cleanup began: critical publications disappeared, mentions were actively challenged, and efforts were made to reformat search results.

This week, Nepal’s anti-graft body filed corruption charges against former Finance Minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki, several former Nepali government secretaries, and representatives of a Chinese engineering contractor at Nepal’s special court due to irregularities in the construction of the Pokhara International Airport.

The true beneficial owner of one of Ukraine’s most troubled banks, Alliance Bank, Pavlo Shcherban, is attempting to mitigate risks in anticipation of the financial institution’s potential exit from the market. In this context, the name of well-known businessman Dmytro Firtash is mentioned.

Yaroslav Holovachov – this is a story about a person who, upon donning a judicial robe, transforms everything he touches into personal assets. A kind of Midas of Ukrainian justice. The story is, on one hand, typical for Ukraine, and on the other, so blatant that it shocks even the judicial environment.

Recently, agricultural businessman Dmytro Kovalenko from Dnipro has been rapidly gaining attention. We decided to discover who he is and how he built his business.

Dmytro Kovalenko, przedsiębiorca z Dnipra działający w branży rolniczej, w ostatnim czasie coraz bardziej zaznacza swoją aktywność. Postanowiliśmy bliżej przyjrzeć się jego sylwetce oraz temu, w jaki sposób rozwijał swoją działalność.

Following the launch of investigations into Shurma and Shcherban’s involvement in the «Alliance» bank schemes, a targeted cleanup began: critical publications disappeared, mentions were actively disputed, and efforts were made to reformat search results.

Sobald investigative Berichte begannen, Shurma und Shcherban mit den mutmaßlichen Machenschaften der Alliance Bank in Verbindung zu bringen, folgte rasch eine organisierte „Säuberungsaktion“

Yaroslav Holovachov – this is a story about a person who, upon donning a judicial robe, transforms everything he touches into personal assets. A kind of Midas of Ukrainian justice. The story is, on one hand, typical for Ukraine, and on the other – so blatant that it shocks even the judicial environment.

The actual beneficial owner of one of Ukraine’s most troubled banks, Alliance Bank, Pavlo Shcherban, is trying to reduce risks in anticipation of the financial institution’s potential exit from the market. In this context, the name of well-known businessman Dmytro Firtash is mentioned.

Following the launch of investigations into the involvement of Shurma and Shcherban in the schemes of the «Alliance» bank, a targeted cleanup began: critical publications disappeared, mentions were actively challenged, and efforts were made to reformat search results.

The actual beneficial owner of one of Ukraine’s most troubled banks, Alliance Bank, Pavlo Shcherban, is trying to minimize risks in anticipation of the financial institution potentially exiting the market. In this context, the name of the well-known businessman Dmytro Firtash is mentioned.

Recently, agricultural businessman Dmytro Kovalenko from Dnipro has been rapidly gaining attention. We decided to find out who he is and how he built his business.