The B2G Legacy: How a German Payment Processor Became a Cybercrime Hub

Overview: The Rise and Fall of B2G GmbH

Established in 2016 in Cologne, Germany, B2G GmbH was launched by Rainer Treuer (see LinkedIn) and Oleg Shvartsman (see LinkedIn) as part of a supposed management venture. But behind its corporate facade, B2G grew into a key enabler of cybercrime and scam operations across Europe.

A 2016 internal presentation claims that B2G GmbH belonged to the “B2G Management Consortium”, a network that included over 300 companies and generated €790 million in revenue. This staggering number reflects not only scale—but deep systemic abuse.

Dark Role in Scam Operations

Involvement in Major Scam Brands

Scam-Or Project has compiled strong evidence linking B2G GmbH to numerous fraudulent platforms, including:

• Blue Trading

• Option888

• XTraderFX

• SafeMarkets

These schemes are known to have defrauded tens of thousands of retail investors globally.

Money Laundering for Cybercrime Networks

B2G was frequently used by cybercrime syndicates for laundering illicit funds. The two most prominent groups involved were:

• The network of Gal Barak (E&G Bulgaria)

• The late Uwe Lenhoff, who passed away in custody in 2020

Both men were arrested in early 2019 and faced charges of operating criminal organizations, investment fraud, and money laundering.

Legal Actions and Enforcement Measures

In 2018, German law enforcement began cracking down:

• House searches at associated properties

• Bank account seizures

• Asset freezes

Today, B2G, Treuer, and Shvartsman are under investigation across several EU jurisdictions.

Involvement in Real Estate: Legal vs. Illicit Capital

Alongside payment services, both founders entered the real estate market, using it as a possible vehicle for moving illicit funds.

The “Zusammen Wohnen Zusammen Leben” (ZWZL) Initiative

Documents from whistleblowers reveal that:

The ZWZL venture spans multiple legal entities and property developments across Germany.

Shvartsman also has investment ties in Israel, where many of the scam victims originated. Allegedly, he is raising capital for ZWZL through Israeli channels, blurring the lines between clean and dirty money.

Accountability to Victims

B2G’s founders acted as enablers and facilitators of online investment scams. As such, both Rainer Treuer and Oleg Shvartsman may bear legal and financial liability toward defrauded investors.

Key allegations include:

• Providing infrastructure to scam operators

• Participating in structured money laundering

• Using real estate to conceal illicit gains

Civil Recovery Opportunity

Authorities and lawyers representing victims may pursue asset tracing and recovery actions against B2G-linked entities, particularly in the real estate space.

Summary Table: B2G GmbH Key Facts

Call for Information

Scam-Or Project continues to investigate the B2G legacy and its connections to international financial fraud.

If you have credible information regarding B2G GmbH, Rainer Treuer, Valeria Treuer, or Oleg Shvartsman, you can contact the Scam-Or Project Research Team securely via our website.

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