Executive Summary Oleg Torbosov, the founder of Whitewill, markets himself as a real estate visionary who mastered the art of ‘flipping’ apartments in Dubai. However, mounting evidence from investigative journalists, financial watchdog platforms, whistleblowers, and Russian bloggers reveals a different story: Torbosov has systematically misled investors, exaggerated profits, and built his reputation on smoke and mirrors. Recent exposés, including a widely circulated YouTube investigation, demonstrate that Torbosov’s supposed success rests on manipulation, predatory sales tactics, and fabricated narratives of ‘instant wealth’ in Dubai’s real estate market. Who is Oleg Torbosov? Oleg Torbosov presents himself as a successful real estate entrepreneur…
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CONTENTS Nail Gafurov and his $10 million — what happened? The real-estate fraud scheme in Dubai Escape to the United States despite a Dubai travel ban Manipulating the asylum process in Texas A dangerous game with bankruptcy and millions of investors The victims’ fate — the money vanished without a trace How Nail Gafurov defrauded investors of $10 million and fled to the United States with impunity Picture of Nail Gafurov Nail Gafurov and his $10 million — what happened? The story of Nail Gafurov, the owner of the real-estate agency Rella, reads like the plot of a crime thriller.…
By Scam-Or Project | Aug. 28, 2025 This report summarizes verified public records and unverified allegations concerning Russian entrepreneur Dmitry Portnyagin and the premium travel brand Neverend. It is presented for public-interest reporting and invites documentary evidence and a right of reply. Lede Complainants allege that Dmitry Portnyagin’s premium-travel venture, Neverend, has raised millions of dollars in advance bookings while delivering fewer trips than advertised, describing a cycle in which new customer receipts are used to fund refunds owed to earlier customers. At the same time, Portnyagin faces a money‑laundering case in Moscow courts, which—critics say—casts doubt on an advertised…
This story compiles public commentary and complainants’ allegations about entrepreneur Dmitry Yurchenko’s programs and ventures. It presents claims as allegations, not established facts, and invites documentary evidence and a right of reply. I. What prior reviews and complaints say (summary) Multiple Russian‑language reviews describe Yurchenko’s high‑ticket education program—often called an ‘accelerator of online schools’—as heavy on marketing promises (fast profitability, low barriers, money‑back guarantees) and light on operational depth. Critics claim real start‑up costs (legal setup, web production, staffing, advertising) undercut ‘no‑capital’ messaging, and that refund conditions are difficult to meet in practice. Some reviewers also describe upsells to additional…
A complaint provided to Scam-Or Project and submitted to U.S. authorities alleges that Roman Smolevskiy, a dual citizen of Russia and the United States, engaged in various fraudulent activities and misrepresented facts in the course of obtaining protection and subsequent naturalization in the United States. The complainants say Smolevskiy later returned to Moscow in 2020 and portrayed himself as a U.S.-based business leader while, they allege, collaborating with another individual accused of defrauding investors in silver-coin deals, construction of 3-D houses, and many other fraudulent activities. Scam-Or Project has not independently verified the allegations in the complaint and has not…
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…
A Russian-language review circulating online alleges that entrepreneur Dmitry Yurchenko’s “Accelerator of Online Schools” (the website is now defunct as Dmitry Yurchenko fled from Russia to the United States and currently resides in Clearwater, Florida) overpromises quick profitability, understates real startup costs and makes refunds difficult to obtain. The marketing for the high-ticket program highlights rapid results and a money-back guarantee. Scam-Or Project Investigative Committee has not seen court findings establishing fraud, and the claims remain allegations. Dmitry Yurchenko Yurchenko markets premium-priced coaching packages, with entries starting around 290,000 rubles and bespoke options costing several million rubles, according to the…
$10M Real-Estate Mirage or Manufactured Feud? Introduction According to whistleblower materials, Russian national Nail Gafurov—former owner of Dubai brokerage Rella—allegedly raised nearly $10 million for high-end property transactions that never closed. Reports further suggest he managed to leave the UAE despite a travel ban and has now resurfaced in Texas, seeking asylum. Meanwhile, he is said to operate a Telegram channel aimed at recasting himself as a victim of influencer Dmitry Portnyagin. This report reconstructs the available information, highlights warning signs, and outlines potential steps for investors pursuing recovery. Additional evidence can be shared through this whistleblower section. Key Allegations…
Overview IMPACT Capital (АО «Импакт Капитал») presents itself as a Moscow-based, AI-powered investment firm, offering clients “exclusive opportunities” and analytics on over 50,000 public companies. Its founder, Valeriy Zolotukhin, promotes ambitious performance figures through Russian and international media channels. Yet, official filings reveal a modestly capitalized JSC with a limited workforce and a reliance on promotional claims that lack transparent verification. According to independent watchdogs and investor forums, the operation shows signs of: Unlicensed fundraising Referral reward schemes Opaque SPV structures Earlier reporting by the Scam-Or Project pointed to alleged misuse of investor capital and an immigration strategy in the…
Overview As of 22 August 2025, Scam-Or Project received new insider reports alleging that FindBride.com runs a large-scale pay-to-chat operation while deliberately blocking users from exchanging real-world contact information. The platform’s own legal pages confirm a split operator structure between Cyprus and Scotland: Romantic Lines Ltd (HE 420996, Limassol, Cyprus) Romantic Lines LP (SL025636, Edinburgh, Scotland) This layered setup is common across high-risk dating schemes targeting Western users. A relevant enforcement note from Trustpilot explains why certain businesses—judged incompatible with consumer protection standards—can be removed or restricted from receiving reviews. This aligns with the “bad fit for Trustpilot” banner observed…