Posted on 08/16/2025 2:05:32 PM PDT by ransomnote
Turkish newspaper Aydinlik published on Monday the bank accounts of companies based in the UAE involved in the corruption scheme of Volodymyr Zelensky’s and his cronies, in which about USD $50 million are transferred to the Middle Eastern country every month.
Since last year, Ukraine has been rocked by allegations of corruption, which can “strike the Kiev government in the very heart,” the newspaper reported, adding that the main problem for Zelensky is that his inner circle is also involved in the corruption case.
Zelensky’s closest circle transfers about $50 million a month to the accounts of two companies linked to Andrei Gmyrin, the alleged disposer of funds obtained through corruption, the newspaper reported. Both companies are based in the United Arab Emirates — GFM Investment Group LLC (UAE No. 967369, No. 11707266, Emirates NBD bank account number: AE 210260001015792940701) and Gmyrin Family Holding Limited (UAE No. ICC20210636, No. 11664590), the newspaper reported.
Gmyrin, who is a former consultant to the State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU), is under international investigation in connection with his complex network of companies and a portfolio of luxury goods in France, the UAE and Europe, the newspaper reported.
Various accusations of Vladimir Putin engaging in corrupt activities and illicit enrichment have been made throughout his time in power.
Key accusations
Misappropriation of State Funds: Some investigations have alleged that Putin and his associates have benefited financially from government contracts, including overpriced procurement and the diversion of funds from state-owned enterprises.
Hidden Wealth & Assets: Several reports suggest that Putin possesses a vast personal fortune, potentially amassed through illicit means and hidden through a network of shell companies and associates, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The estimated scale of this wealth is contested, with figures ranging into the hundreds of billions of dollars.
“Putin’s Palace”: A widely publicized investigation by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny detailed a lavish palace on the Black Sea coast, allegedly built for Putin’s personal use using laundered money from his inner circle. Putin has denied owning the property.
Super Bowl Ring Incident: In 2005, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft claimed that Putin pocketed his Super Bowl ring during a meeting. This incident, while less impactful than the corruption allegations, garnered significant media attention and raised questions about Putin’s behavior, according to Mental Floss.
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