Profile Overview
Vladislav Kogan, born in March 1973 in Krasnodar, Russia, later relocated to Australia. According to documents in an active criminal case, his last known address is in Vaucluse, New South Wales. Kogan has been identified as the operator behind Xtrabit s.r.o., a Czech-based payment service provider allegedly involved in facilitating transactions for entities later linked to fraudulent financial operations.
Alleged Role in Fraud Facilitation
Xtrabit s.r.o. has been named in multiple legal and investigative reports as a payment processor that supported online investment schemes associated with Gal Barak and Uwe Lenhoff. Kogan was accused of enabling these operations by managing payment flows connected to binary options platforms flagged by authorities in various jurisdictions.
Following public allegations, legal action for defamation was initiated against investigative publications by Kogan. However, the case resulted in a legal defeat, with a ruling in favor of the publishers. Despite the outcome, enforcement of the court-ordered legal cost reimbursement has not been possible due to Kogan’s absence. His current whereabouts remain unknown.
Status of Legal Proceedings
After the arrest of Gal Barak and Uwe Lenhoff in early 2019, law enforcement agencies issued a search notice for Vladislav Kogan. He has since been under investigation on suspicion of laundering funds misappropriated through fraudulent trading platforms.
While Uwe Lenhoff passed away in custody in mid-2020 under undisclosed circumstances, several of his alleged associates remain under legal scrutiny. Sources familiar with the matter suggest that the Saarbrücken Prosecutor’s Office in Germany may soon file additional charges against individuals connected to the operations of Barak and Lenhoff. It is currently unclear whether Kogan is named in any upcoming indictments, as the prosecutor’s office has not disclosed details.
Call for Information
Authorities are continuing efforts to locate Vladislav Kogan and welcome relevant information that may support ongoing investigations. Individuals who may be aware of his current location are encouraged to submit details confidentially via our whistleblower section.