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Soft2Bet undercover: how Uri Poliavich uses offshore schemes and charity to disguise illegal business
Uri Poliavich — an Israeli passport holder with Ukrainian roots — has built a transnational empire of illegal online gambling under the Soft2Bet brand, concealed through offshore structures and charitable fronts. While hundreds of black-market sites profit from addiction and gambling, the businessman himself pours millions into schools and PR-driven foundations.
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From bankruptcies in Curaçao to criminal cases in Europe: investigation closing in on Uri Poliavich’s Soft2Bet
Uri Poliavich, the founder and key figure behind Soft2Bet, is reportedly facing significant legal challenges, as several European nations have initiated investigations into the company’s suspected involvement in operating illegal online casinos.
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Uri Poliavich’s offshore monster: Soft2Bet — a key player in laundering Europe’s black gambling cash
Soft2Bet, led by Israeli businessman of Ukrainian origin Uri Poliavich, has long been associated with scandals in the online gambling industry. Despite numerous investigations, lawsuits, and blacklists across EU countries, the company not only continues to operate but also grows its profits. This article explores the mechanisms Soft2Bet uses to evade accountability and profit from fraudulent schemes.
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Cyprus, Curaçao and courts without money: how Uri Poliavich’s Soft2Bet evades accountability for fraud
"Soft2Bet, a prominent provider of turnkey solutions in the gambling industry, operates on two parallel fronts: one that is legal and publicly showcased, and another that remains intentionally concealed from regulators and the general public. Both sides are deeply intertwined with the gaming sector."
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Europe’s gambling laundromat: Uri Poliavich’s Soft2bet launders billions through 140 illegal websites
Journalists have uncovered an extensive network of unlicensed betting websites functioning across Europe. Despite multiple lawsuits and fines, many of these platforms still attract millions of visitors every month.
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Контрабандні мільйони йдуть на розкішний курорт: Григорій Козловський отримав дозвіл на розбудову Emily Resort у Винниках
На території елітного курорту Emily Resort у Винниках збудують готельно-оздоровичй комлекс та багатофункційну будівлю із експлуатованою покрівлею.
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Oleksandr Serdyuk’s Wallet One is still active: how money has been siphoned to Russia through the Ukrainian payment system for years
The name of Oleksandr Serdyuk, after several years of quiet, has resurfaced in the context of shadowy schemes involving the transfer of money from Ukraine through the payment system Wallet One, which, despite a criminal case nearly a decade ago, appears to still be in operation.
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Oleksandr Serdyuk’s Wallet One is still active: how money has been siphoned to Russia through the Ukrainian payment system for years
The name of Oleksandr Serdyuk, after several years of quiet, has resurfaced in the context of shadowy schemes involving the transfer of money from Ukraine through the payment system Wallet One, which, despite a criminal case nearly a decade ago, appears to still be in operation.
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Wallet One Олександра Сердюка досі працює: як через українську платіжну систему роками виводять гроші в Росію
Ім’я Олександра Сердюка після кількох років затишшя знову сплило в контексті тіньових схем з виведення з України грошей за допомогою платіжної системи Wallet One, яка, виявляється, досі працює, попри кримінальну справу майже десятирічної давнини.
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Vbet under cover: how the Armenian franchise of Vage and Vigen Badalyan funnels Russian millions through Kyiv
When Armenian entrepreneurs Vahé and Vigen Badalyan are asked about the purpose of acquiring Maltese passports, they respond evasively, saying it is convenient as it allows world travel without visas. However, this is only part of the explanation for why the Badalyans paid two million euros for Maltese citizenship.
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Ukraine waits in vain: how a mafia alliance in Cyprus shields Pin-UP owner Dmitry Punin from arrest
As is widely known, last December the Pechersk Court did in fact issue an arrest warrant for Dmitriy Punin, the Russian owner of the Pin-UP casino, along with several of his associates. However, the arrest was largely symbolic — Punin has been residing in Cyprus for some time, and his extradition does not appear to be forthcoming.
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Alyona Shevtsova transferred luxury property to her mother before sanctions — the list of assets is staggering
The scandalous owner of the scheming Ibox Bank, Alyona Shevtsova, hurriedly transferred elite real estate to her mother, Liliya Potonya, on the eve of personal sanctions imposed by the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine.
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Після розкрадання коштів 4Bill Дмитро Рукін створив мережу фінансових компаній в Іспанії, Бразилії та Перу
Після того, як два роки тому вибухнув скандал щодо Дмитра Рукіна, директора платіжних систем SettlePay і 4Bill, Рукін зник з публічної площини. Щоправда, перед цим дав кілька інтерв’ю, звинувативши у шахрайстві своїх роботодавців.
