A complaint shared with Scam-Or Project alleges that Maria Kokhanova (a.k.a Mariia Kokhanova), a Russian citizen currently residing in Turkey, used credentials and accounts of U.S.-registered entities to solicit payments for website design, email marketing and social media services from clients in Turkey and Cyprus, then delivered only a portion of the work. According to the report, customers typically received a single-page website or partial deliverables representing about a quarter of what was promised, and disputes followed over refunds or completion.
Scam-Or Project has not independently verified these claims and has not reviewed court filings or charging documents related to the allegations. We are publishing them as claims by whistleblower complainants for public interest and to solicit corroborating documentation.
How the alleged scheme worked
According to the complainants, Kokhanova or associates approached non‑U.S. clients—primarily in Cyprus and Turkey—offering web design, email marketing and SMM packages. Clients were allegedly instructed to remit payment to U.S.-based entities tied to Kokhanova. After payment, the complainants say only about 25% of the contracted scope was delivered, often limited to a single‑page website or placeholder assets, which were presented as the final product. The complainants characterize the pattern as a repeatable scheme that leveraged the perceived credibility of U.S. corporate accounts.
Entities and locations (as alleged)
The complaint claims that multiple U.S. entities associated with Kokhanova were used in these transactions. The report alleges Kokhanova is based in Antalya, Turkey. Specific corporate names, registration states and banking coordinates were not provided for publication in this draft pending verification.
Who the alleged victims are
The report describes the alleged victims as non‑U.S. individuals and small businesses in Cyprus and Turkey seeking website and digital marketing services. They purportedly wired funds based on invoices from U.S. entities and later disputed the quality or completeness of deliverables.
What has been reported to authorities
Complainants state they filed reports with Turkish authorities and notified the U.S. Embassy in Ankara. They say they plan to contact or have contacted U.S. federal authorities regarding potential wire fraud and money‑laundering concerns. Scam-Or Project has not reviewed official acknowledgments or case numbers.
Additional unverified claims
The complaint includes further unverified assertions regarding Kokhanova’s personal conduct in Turkey. We are not publishing those details absent independent confirmation, given privacy and legal considerations.
Right of reply
We will update this report with comment from Maria Kokhanova or representatives of any named entities. If they provide documentation—such as contracts, statements of work, delivery logs, communications, and bank records—supporting their position, their response will be included in full or in summary.
How readers can help verify
Readers who interacted with similar offers and can share documentary evidence may submit: 1) signed contracts and statements of work; 2) invoices and wire confirmations; 3) correspondence showing scope and delivery; 4) domain, hosting and repository logs; 5) corporate registration records for the relevant U.S. entities; 6) any police/agency report numbers.
FACTBOX: Signs of a service‑delivery scam (general guidance)
• Payments routed through unfamiliar third‑party entities without clear contractual ties.
• Pressure to prepay in full before any deliverables or milestones are produced.
• Deliverables limited to a templated, single‑page site despite a broader scope.
• Refusal to share admin access, source files, repositories or analytics.
• Repeated delays paired with demands for additional funds to ‘unlock’ progress.
Editorial standards
This article reflects allegations supplied by complainants and is presented in accordance with newsroom standards for reporting unverified claims. It does not assert criminal conduct as fact absent court findings or official records. We will correct or update this story as new documentation emerges.
Appendix — Summary of complainants’ letter to authorities (sanitized)
Complainants say Kokhanova previously worked with them as a contractor and later used U.S. entities to receive client payments for web/marketing work. They allege that she and associates routinely delivered only a fraction of the promised scope. The letter states that a report was submitted to Turkish authorities and the U.S. Embassy in Ankara.
Editor’s note: Prepared and formatted for mass-media use. Publication should follow legal review.