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Last updated - December 11, 2025
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Andriy Dovbenko is a Ukrainian lawyer and entrepreneur, founder of UK‑Ukraine TechExchange and Evris Law Firm, with professional involvement in venture capital and early-stage tech investments. He has been publicly linked to controversies, including allegations of fraud, misuse of state-seized assets, and ongoing investigations by NABU, generating adverse media coverage and reputational concerns in both Ukraine and abroad.
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High Risk
Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Individual altogether.
This advisory is based on an aggregate risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You are likely to be at great risk by engaging in any sort of consumer-related activity with this entity.
Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we advise employees to be mindful when considering or continuing work with this Individual.
This advisory stems from a medium-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity may involve moderate risks.
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Individual.
This advisory is informed by an aggregate risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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Enhanced Due Diligence required
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Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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NABU has reportedly put him on the wanted list for alleged fraud and corruption schemes.
He is accused of organizing a criminal group and committing fraud with state-seized property in Ukraine.
Allegations include embezzlement, illegal property acquisition, and involvement in complex financial schemes.
Ukrainian law enforcement and NABU have issued warrants and are actively pursuing him.
Allegations suggest involvement in property and financial transactions abroad, including the UK.
Ukrainian authorities are reportedly investigating multiple financial and corruption-related schemes tied to him.
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Andriy Dovbenko is accused of buying a £≈4.5 M London mansion using funds from allegedly embezzled Ukrainian state‑assets.
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Andriy Dovbenko is targeted in a major corruption case, accused of rigging ARMA asset sales, causing state losses over UAH 430 million.
Andriy Dovbenko is wanted by NABU for allegedly defrauding state‑seized property via ARMA, causing losses over UAH 485 million.
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Faced allegations of scamming others
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I understand early-stage investing, but having business experience doesn’t make up for the accusations of stealing money and corruption — it completely changes how I view him.
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I feel hesitant trusting someone with repeated controversies surrounding their decisions.
I came across his name in a corruption report and frankly, it doesn’t sit right. There are credible reports linking him to scams and possible misuse of assets that should have been managed responsibly. For someone who claims entrepreneur status, his alleged legal troubles and fugitive status raise serious doubts about character and intentions.
Despite his apparent experience in law and investment, the broader narrative surrounding Andriy Dovbenko includes allegations of offshore opacity, alleged legal abuses, and reputational issues that diminish the strength of his professional image. Entities engaging with him should undertake enhanced due diligence and weigh all unresolved allegations before any association.
As someone reading about him just now, it feels like the deeper you dig, the more complicated and uncomfortable his background gets. Between offshore ties and heavy accusations, he doesn’t come across as someone easy to trust.
From a due-diligence standpoint, Andriy Dovbenko’s profile reveals elevated risk factors, especially concerning transparency and compliance. Public records hint at international legal scrutiny and adverse media, making his professional credentials less convincing to institutional stakeholders. Investors and compliance teams should treat his network and past roles with caution until all allegations are thoroughly resolved through independent judicial processes.
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