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🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Verdict in the Mýtnik Case is Not Just About Brhel. It Concerns Fico

The article discusses a unique interview with oligarch Jozef Brhel, revealing insights into his secretive business dealings and implicating the broader political context with former Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Feb 23 • 09:31 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

In Smer, they have already devised a way to defend the convicted Brhel. Kaliňák and Susko are not telling the truth about the damage in the Mýtnik case

Slovak officials from the Smer party are defending convicted oligarch Jozef Brhel by claiming the state suffered no damage in the Mýtnik case, contrary to court findings of 6 million euros in benefit.

Feb 22 • 14:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Harsh assessment of Putin – "Catastrophic mistake"

Ex-oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky criticizes Russian President Vladimir Putin's partnership with China, calling it a catastrophic mistake.

Feb 21 • 14:03 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The court confirmed that people close to Smer were stealing from the state treasury

A Slovak court sentenced oligarch Jozef Brhel and his son to probation for stealing millions from state IT contracts, raising concerns about the leniency of economic crime penalties.

Feb 20 • 13:48 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: We Are Not a Mafia State Yet, but Brhel Has Much to Thank Fico for Until His Death

A recent ruling has spared oligarch Jozef Brhel from significant prison time, raising concerns about political corruption and the influence of powerful figures in Slovakia.

Feb 17 • 18:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

The sons of an oligarch close to Lukashenko have had Lithuanian citizenship for several years

The investigation revealed that two sons of oligarch Yuri Chizh, close to Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, held Lithuanian citizenship for twelve years before renouncing it last year.

Feb 17 • 16:24 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Brhel dropped 14 places in the ranking of the richest during the trials, but many businesses are still associated with him

Jozef Brhel, a prominent oligarch, has seen his wealth significantly decline amidst legal troubles, dropping from 18th to 32nd in Slovakia's richest rankings while still being linked to numerous businesses.

Feb 17 • 14:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Lukashenko's Oligarch's Children Have Long Held Lithuanian Passports

A journalistic investigation reveals that the children of oligarch Čižs were granted Lithuanian citizenship without adequate scrutiny by the security services despite sanctions on their father.

Feb 17 • 12:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Media: The two sanctioned Belarusian oligarch's sons have held Lithuanian citizenship for over 10 years

Investigations reveal that two sons of a sanctioned Belarusian oligarch held Lithuanian citizenship for over a decade, raising questions about the monitoring processes of Lithuanian intelligence.

Feb 17 • 11:49 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Two sons of 'Lukashenko's wallet' had Lithuanian citizenship at 12 years old

Two sons of oligarch Jurij Čyžas, linked to Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, were granted Lithuanian citizenship despite their father's sanctions by the EU.

Feb 17 • 11:03 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Oligarch Jozef Brhel of Smer convicted in the Mýtnik case, his son and former state secretary Kuruc are also guilty

Oligarch Jozef Brhel has been found guilty in the Mýtnik case involving secret tenders for IT systems in financial administration.

Feb 17 • 08:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Former Russian oligarch warns: A cold war is coming

A former Russian oligarch warns that a new cold war is imminent, while Ukraine struggles with severe winter conditions and prepares for upcoming negotiations with Russia.

Feb 13 • 21:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Trial in Frankfurt: "High Bar" for Oligarch Usmanow's Lawsuit Against UBS

Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanow is suing UBS Europe SE for damages over alleged defamatory money laundering reports, but the court indicates he faces significant legal challenges.

Feb 12 • 17:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Banks and Finance: Court Sees Obstacles for Oligarch's Lawsuit Against Major Bank UBS

Russian-Uzbek oligarch Alisher Usmanov is suing UBS in Frankfurt, alleging the bank made abusive money laundering reports that triggered criminal investigations against him.

Feb 12 • 15:33 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A Tolkien fan and oligarch also corresponded with Epstein, revealed JD Vance

The article explores the connections between influential tech investor Peter Thiel, the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, and political ties with JD Vance.

Feb 10 • 08:35 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bernie Sanders: "Trump is an oligarch and an authoritarian, this is the most dangerous time in our history"

In a recent interview, Senator Bernie Sanders criticized President Trump as an oligarch and authoritarian, warning of the dangerous political climate and advising Europeans to be cautious of Elon Musk's influence.

Feb 9 • 12:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Cyprus: Russian oligarch Vladislav Baumgertner found dead after going missing since January 7

Russian oligarch Vladislav Baumgertner, former CEO of the Russian company Uralkali, has been confirmed dead in Cyprus after being missing since January 7, with his body discovered on January 15 in a coastal area controlled by British bases.

Feb 4 • 15:54 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Swedish Drinking Water Linked to Russian-Owned Technology

Swedish municipalities and companies have conducted business with a firm associated with Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg, close to President Vladimir Putin, which raises concerns about national security.

Feb 3 • 15:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Epstein and the Ukrainians: Huge Money Will Be Made. I Would Like to See You as an Oligarch

The U.S. Department of Justice released over three million documents related to the late financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, revealing direct connections to Ukraine, including correspondence with fashion agencies and travel arrangements for women from Kyiv and Odesa.

Feb 3 • 11:45 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Ukrainian oligarch flooding EU with low-quality eggs – German media

Several large Ukrainian agricultural corporations, including one controlled by an oligarch tied to President Zelensky, are reportedly supplying the EU with low-quality chicken eggs, primarily sold in processed foods without mandatory origin labeling.

Feb 3 • 09:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Cyprus: Cause of death of Russian oligarch unknown, autopsy did not shed light

The cause of death of a Russian oligarch found on a beach in Cyprus remains unclear, as the autopsy did not provide definitive conclusions and laboratory results are pending.

Jan 15 • 19:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

A Russian spy dies and an oligarch disliked in Moscow disappears: a mystery in Cyprus

The disappearance of two men on the island of Cyprus is fueling conspiracy theories and hypotheses of international intrigue, following the apparent suicide of Russian diplomat and intelligence officer Alexei Panov.

Jan 15 • 14:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Cyprus: a Russian oligarch found dead

Vladislav Baumgertner, the former CEO of Russian potash giant Uralkali, was found dead in Cyprus amid a corruption scandal following the mysterious disappearance of a Russian diplomat.

Jan 15 • 11:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Mysterious death at the Russian embassy in Cyprus. Oligarch disappeared at the same time

Cypriot authorities are investigating the 'unnatural death' of a diplomat at the Russian embassy, coinciding with the disappearance of Russian oligarch Alexey Panov, a former GRU officer.

Jan 15 • 06:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Cyprus. Missing oligarch, deceased GRU officer, corruption allegations

The article discusses the mysterious disappearance of oligarch Wladyslaw Baumgertner in Cyprus, connections to GRU, political scandals involving video footage, and Cyprus's challenges amid European Union sanctions and upcoming elections.

Jan 15 • 03:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Parliamentary Elections: Bulgaria's Secret Ruler

The article discusses the unusual demands made by Bulgarian oligarch Deljan Peevski, suggesting that post offices should not only handle mail but also sell typical foods to stabilize prices during crises.

Jan 13 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Cypriot police sees no signs of criminal activity regarding the missing Russian oligarch

Cypriot authorities have found no evidence of criminal activity related to the disappearance of Russian oligarch Vladislav Baumgertner, with search efforts focused near the last location of his mobile phone signal.

Jan 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

The government amendment on informants is sought to be used by the Brhel family for their benefit. So far unsuccessfully

Oligarch Jozef Brhel's defenders are attempting to leverage a recent amendment to the Criminal Code that questions the testimonies of informants in an ongoing court case involving him.

Jan 12 • 16:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Thriller in Cyprus: Who is the missing Russian oligarch Vladislav Baumgertner

The article discusses the disappearance of 56-year-old Russian oligarch Vladislav Baumgertner in Cyprus, noting his previous arrest in Minsk and possible links to ongoing conflicts involving key figures.

Jan 12 • 12:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Thriller in Cyprus: Dead man found at the Russian embassy and disappearance of oligarch

A dead individual was discovered within the premises of the Russian embassy in Nicosia, raising numerous questions as investigations continue for the missing Russian oligarch Vladislav Baumgertner.

Jan 11 • 20:20 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
Crime & Justice

Tanker seized by US linked to Moldovan oligarch and ally of former Ukrainian politician

The Marinera tanker, previously known as Bella 1 and seized by the US Coast Guard, is reportedly connected to the fugitive Moldovan oligarch Ilan Shor and a former Ukrainian politician from Odesa.

Jan 9 • 14:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The villa sold to the oligarch linked to corruption and the connection with Italian investigations: Prince Andrew is still in trouble

Former Prince Andrew is allegedly entangled in a corruption investigation due to a 15 million pound deal with Kazakh oligarch Timur Kulibayev for the sale of Sunninghill Park.

Jan 8 • 17:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The former Prince Andrew of England sold his mansion to an oligarch who used funds from corruption

Former Prince Andrew of England sold his mansion to Kazakh oligarch Timur Kulibayev, who allegedly utilized a loan from a company under investigation for corruption.

Jan 8 • 12:18 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

BBC Inquiry: Millions to Andrew for His Villa from a Kazakh Oligarch Under Investigation in Italy

A BBC inquiry reveals that Prince Andrew received £15 million in 2007 for the purchase of Sunninghill Park from Kazakh oligarch Timur Kulibayev, linked to corruption cases.

Jan 8 • 11:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Shadow attorney general will not advise Kemi Badenoch on Ukraine over Roman Abramovich link

Shadow attorney general David Wolfson has recused himself from advising Kemi Badenoch on Ukraine due to his representation of sanctioned oligarch Roman Abramovich.

Jan 7 • 15:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

I've just returned from war-torn Ukraine - Roman Abramovich row is shameful

Christopher Ford from the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign criticizes Shadow Attorney General David Wolfson for representing Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich amid ongoing humanitarian crises in Ukraine.

Jan 5 • 13:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tories branded 'pathetic' as minister rips apart Kemi Badenoch over Roman Abramovich row

The Tories faced criticism for defending a frontbencher who served as a lawyer for Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, leading to a harsh rebuttal from Justice Minister Jake Richards.

Dec 31 • 09:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Germans suspend investigation against Putin's magnate

German prosecutors announced the suspension of their investigation against Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, in exchange for a payment of 10 million euros to the state authorities.

Dec 31 • 06:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Germany: proceedings dropped against Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov after payment of 10 million euros

German justice has temporarily suspended proceedings against Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, who faced European sanctions related to his Bavarian properties.

Dec 30 • 19:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

He pays ten million: Investigations against Russian oligarch Usmanov discontinued

The Munich II public prosecutor's office has discontinued proceedings against Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov after he agreed to pay a settlement of ten million euros regarding violations of foreign trade laws and potential sanctions breaches.

Dec 30 • 15:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Badenoch under fire as Tory shadow attorney general acts for Roman Abramovich

Kemi Badenoch faces criticism as her shadow attorney general, David Wolfson, represents Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich in a legal battle concerning his frozen assets amid UK sanctions.

Dec 30 • 14:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

War in Ukraine: Investigations against Russian Oligarch Usmanov dropped

Investigations into Russian oligarch Usmanov have been stopped after a financial settlement was reached by the Munich II Public Prosecutor's Office amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Dec 30 • 09:51 UTC

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