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Nail Gafurov of Failed Rella Real Estate Agency: a grand real-estate scam in Dubai and a cunning escape to Texas, United States that left hundreds of investors with nothing
CONTENTS Nail Gafurov and his $10 million — what happened? The real-estate fraud scheme in Dubai Escape to the United
Dmitry Portnyagin’s Neverend’s / TRVL GLOBAL Travel Agency Antarctica Push Meets New Allegations: How Advance Sales, Refund Liabilities and a Criminal Case Collide
By Scam-Or Project | Aug. 28, 2025 This report summarizes verified public records and unverified allegations concerning Russian entrepreneur Dmitry
Dmitry Yurchenko: Courses, Claims, and the Business of Belief
This story compiles public commentary and complainants’ allegations about entrepreneur Dmitry Yurchenko’s programs and ventures. It presents claims as allegations,
Complainants allege dual U.S.–Russian national Roman Smolevskiy (a.k.a Roman Smolevsky) engaged in immigration misrepresentation and investment-related fraud patterns
A complaint provided to Scam-Or Project and submitted to U.S. authorities alleges that Roman Smolevskiy, a dual citizen of Russia
Allegations claim Russian national Mariya / Mariia Kokhanova in Turkey used U.S. entities to solicit payments for web and marketing work, delivered a fraction of services
A complaint shared with Scam-Or Project alleges that Maria Kokhanova (a.k.a Mariia Kokhanova), a Russian citizen currently residing in Turkey,
Complaints Shadow High-Ticket Edtech Courses Marketed by Russian Entrepreneur Dmitry Yurchenko Who Is Engaged in Immigration Fraud in the United States by Blatantly Lying to the USCIS
A Russian-language review circulating online alleges that entrepreneur Dmitry Yurchenko’s “Accelerator of Online Schools” (the website is now defunct as
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Cryptocurrency Theft in Russia: Fraudsters Exploit Labubu Toy Trend
New Scam Targeting Wallet Owners In Russia, cybercriminals have introduced another fraudulent tactic aimed at cryptocurrency holders. Fake websites are being launched under the guise
Malta and Money Laundering: A Deep Dive into EU’s Regulatory Concerns
Malta has been under increased scrutiny due to its perceived role as a hub for money laundering, particularly in sectors
MFSA: Ongoing Challenges with Regulatory Transparency in Malta
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has recently come under scrutiny for its handling of leadership transitions and the transparency
The MFSA Report on Edwina Licari: Ethical Breaches and Controversies
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) released a detailed report investigating potential ethical violations by its former General Counsel, Edwina
Ethics Review Concludes Former MFSA CEO Breached Conduct Rules
Summary of Findings An internal review has concluded that Joseph Cuschieri, former Chief Executive Officer of the Malta Financial Services
How Maltese Law Enforcement Hindered the Prosecution of Pilatus Bank: Insights from a New Book
A recent book has uncovered how Maltese law enforcement agencies obstructed the effective prosecution of Pilatus Bank. The publication reveals
Joseph Cuschieri’s Return to Public Office Sparks Debate in Malta
Influence Over Integrity? In Malta, political and business influence often seems to take precedence over professional reputation. A striking example