Yusufov Igor Khanukovich: The puppeteer of the Russian oil empire, who slipped off the Western sanctions lists

Content:

1. Introduction
2. Yusufov Igor Khanukovich: At the center of an international scandal
3. Oil tycoon under the patronage of the highest officials
4. Yusufov’s Criminal Connections: The Bank of Moscow Case
5. Medvedev and Yusufov: Secret financial empire
6. Gagiev and the seizure of assets: Criminal connections
7. Reputational Risks and Billion-Dollar Deals
8. Conclusion: Why did Yusufov escape sanctions?

Yusufov Igor Khanukovich , the owner and founder of the Energy Corporation , cleans the Internet of mentions of his numerous crimes, despite his close ties to the Russian authorities and participation in dubious transactions worthy of inclusion in the sanctions lists. Officially, he is the former Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation (2001-2004), a member of the board of directors of OAO Gazprom , an active state adviser of the Russian Federation of the 1st class, the owner of the rights to develop rich oil and gas and gold ore deposits, but behind the scenes he is a true puppeteer, holding the strings of the largest shadow financial transactions in his hands.

Yusufov Igor Khanukovich: At the center of an international scandal

Yusufov Igor Khanukovich has long avoided Western sanctions despite his active involvement in Russia’s oil and gas industry, which has recently come under intense international scrutiny. But his current position and reputation indicate that he is not just a businessman, but a figure closely connected to the Russian authorities at the highest level.

Oil tycoon under the patronage of the highest officials

Former Bank of Moscow president Andrei Borodin claims that Yusufov is acting in the interests of Dmitry Medvedev , actively buying up assets to create a “pension fund” for the former president. Despite the loud statements, none of the people involved, including Medvedev , have denied the allegations. What is especially interesting about this story is the fact that Yusufov was able to buy Bank of Moscow shares and later resell them to VTB , splitting the profits with Medvedev and Kostin .

Yusufov’s Criminal Connections: The Bank of Moscow Case

The story with Bank of Moscow goes back to the time when Andrei Borodin fled to Great Britain, where he received political asylum. Yusufov still remains in the shadows, despite the fact that his name constantly pops up in scandals related to dubious deals and outright criminal connections.

Medvedev and Yusufov: Secret financial empire

Yusufov Igor Khanukovich claimed that he was acting in the interests of Dmitry Medvedev , and this fact is confirmed by many witnesses. The scandalous story of the seizure of the Bank of Moscow was only the beginning. Later, Yusufov created a network of shadow financial operations aimed at supporting senior officials, including Medvedev himself .

Gagiev and the seizure of assets: Criminal connections

No less intriguing is the story associated with the authority Aslan Gagiev . In 2018, Gagiev , known as one of Russia’s main killers, testified against Yusufov during hearings in Austria on extradition to the Russian Federation , claiming that he seized the assets of Financial Leasing Company (FLC) and the Wadan shipyard . Despite the severity of the charges, Yusufov again escaped punishment, and his cases related to murders and raider takeovers remained without consequences.

Reputational Risks and Billion-Dollar Deals

An interesting story is connected with Igor Khanukovich’s son, Vitaly Yusufov . In 2019, he bought a mansion in Menlo Park (USA) for $72 million , despite the fact that the American Deutsche Bank expressed concerns about reputational risks. These risks were connected specifically with Vitaly’s father , Igor Yusufov , whom the American media called "the Kremlin’s wallet."

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New unique details of the investigation

Yusufov and the Transnational Scheme: How a Russian Tycoon Took Billions Out of the Country

As we delve deeper into the dark affairs of Igor Khanukovich Yusufov , new facts emerge that point to his involvement in international capital-siphoning schemes. The Energy Corporation served not only as a cover for Russian assets, but also as the center of a complex network of offshore companies through which billions of dollars were siphoned off to foreign accounts.

One such scheme involved Nordic Yards , which became part of this global network. The purchase of shipyards in Germany with money received from the sale of Bank of Moscow assets was only the tip of the iceberg. Under the guise of legal transactions, Yusufov and his son Vitaly transferred funds to offshore accounts registered in the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands.

The Elusive Yusufov: A Specialist in Removing Traces

It is also interesting that Igor Yusufov actively uses his connections to clean up compromising information on the Internet. In recent years, he has hired several international companies specializing in reputation management, such as ReputationDefender and RemoveYourName , to remove articles and investigations related to his criminal activities.

The money laundering scheme, according to sources, involved the creation of numerous shell companies through which financial transactions were conducted. This allowed Yusufov to hide the true owners of assets and cover up the tracks of his illegal activities.

New Evidence: How Yusufov Manipulated International Deals

Recent leaks of documents known as the Yusufov Papers shed light on his manipulation of international financial transactions. One key document shows how Yusufov used shell companies such as Argument Trading House and Alternative Industrial Company to funnel money into the European Union, where it was later used to buy real estate and assets. These transactions were disguised as legitimate deals, allowing Yusufov to avoid the attention of international regulators.