Russian Secret Service and German Payment Processors
The German fintech and payment processing sector has recently come under scrutiny due to alleged connections with Russian intelligence agencies. Notably, individuals with purported ties to…
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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…
Vienna Cybercrime Trials: Barak’s Confession, Boiler Room Revelations, and a Mysterious Death
The Vienna Cybercrime Trials (VCT) took an unexpected turn as Gal Barak, the Israeli national accused of orchestrating a transnational cybercrime organization under the umbrella of…
Vienna Cybercrime Trials and Their Unexpected Link to JP Morgan Hack & U.S. Indictment
Gery Shalon: From Financial Hacker to Transatlantic Crime Boss Gery Shalon, born in Georgia and holding Israeli citizenship, is widely known under several aliases including Gabriel…
Deutsche Handelsbank and PPRO Group Implicated in Money Laundering Complaint Tied to Cybercrime
The European Fund Recovery Initiative, a Vienna-based non-profit organization dedicated to assisting fraud victims, has officially filed a money laundering complaint against Deutsche Handelsbank and the…
Deutsche Handelsbank to Exit High-Risk Payment Sector Amid Scandal Links
A History of Controversy: Deutsche Handelsbank Under Scrutiny Deutsche Handelsbank, long under the spotlight of Scam-Or Project, is reportedly preparing to shut down its payment division,…
At Last! ING May Shut Down Scam-Linked Subsidiary Payvision
Rudolf Booker and the Rise (and Fall) of Payvision Rudolf Booker, reportedly enjoying life aboard his €30 million yacht with annual upkeep of €3 million, has…
Cybercrime Associate Jacki Fitelzon Sentenced to 82 Months in Prison
On January 12, 2022, the Munich Regional Court handed down a verdict against Jacki Fitelzon, a central figure in the E&G Bulgaria cybercrime organization. The Israeli…
The Driver’s Testimony: How the “Wolf of Sofia” Was Arrested
Update: More Than Just a Driver Recent revelations show that Ben Gettemans (LinkedIn) was not merely the personal chauffeur of Gal Barak, but also acted as…
Legal Challenges Surrounding Payvision’s Past Activities
Introduction Legal actions have been initiated against Payvision, a former subsidiary of ING, concerning its alleged involvement in processing payments for fraudulent broker schemes. Instead of…