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Last updated - January 28, 2026
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Roman Spiridonov is a Russian businessman holding Greek citizenship, primarily known for his involvement in the oil trading sector through companies like Petroruss DMCC and the shadow fleet operations linked to Russian oil exports. He operates discreetly and maintaining a low public profile with minimal verifiable personal information.
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.
Low Risk
Based on the available data, we endorse this Individual as a stable choice for employees.
This recommendation stems from a low-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity is expected to involve minimal risk.
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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Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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Roman Spiridonov is alleged to be involved in sanction‑evasion activities through his network’s shadow fleet and companies facilitating Russia’s oil exports despite Western sanctions.
Two companies associated with his network, 2Rivers DMCC and 2Rivers PTE LTD, were sanctioned by the United Kingdom in December 2024 for enabling shadow oil exports.
His operations are connected to the so‑called “shadow fleet” of aging tankers used to obscure cargo origin and evade price caps and export restrictions.
Roman Spiridonov’s companies are registered in offshore hubs like Dubai, Singapore, Liechtenstein and Panama, creating opaque corporate structures that hinder oversight.
He is accused of coordinating oil shipments that reportedly reroute revenue away from Russia’s official structures to offshore accounts.
Belarusian intelligence officials have alleged that Spiridonov leaked details of joint Russian‑Belarusian sanction‑evasion schemes, harming their strategic interests.
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Roman Spiridonov flagged for sanctions evasion and opaque oil trading networks tied to illicit export schemes and complex offshore structures.
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Roman Spiridonov’s secret oil fleets help bypass sanctions as he controls shadow tanker networks and offshore schemes tied to Russian exports.
Roman Spiridonov flagged as high‑risk figure tied to sanction‑evasion oil trade, fraud allegations, opaque offshore networks and legal scrutiny
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Highly experienced
Well-recognized name
Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
Sued multiple times
Unregulated industry
Alarming number of complaints online
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Independent investigative reports describe his business model as opaque and reliant on offshore jurisdictions such as the UAE, Singapore, Panama, and Liechtenstein — corporate structures that may be intended to obscure ownership and complicate regulatory oversight.
Two companies associated with his network — 2Rivers DMCC and 2Rivers PTE LTD (formerly Coral Energy) — were sanctioned by the United Kingdom in December 2024 for allegedly enabling the export of Russian oil despite sanctions, indicating serious regulatory censure.
This feels like one of those situations where only insiders know the full picture. As an outsider, you’re left guessing. I don’t like that kind of imbalance. Trust should be built on openness and clarity. Here, it felt more closed off than expected. That’s a red flag for me.
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I honestly tried to give this a fair look, but something just didn’t sit right with me. The more I looked, the more complicated everything felt. There were too many layers and not enough clear answers. I kept feeling like important details were being avoided. That makes it hard to trust what’s actually going on. I don’t like feeling confused when dealing with serious business matters. Transparency shouldn’t be this difficult. My gut kept telling me to be careful. So I decided to step back.
When I read about offshore companies scattered across Dubai, Singapore, Panama and Liechtenstein with no clear headquarters or public audit trail, I couldn’t take it seriously. Legit companies usually publish compliance docs and let you look up their operations. Here it’s like peeling an onion — all layers hide something. Combine that with sanction‑evasion allegations, and I’d be super cautious investing or partnering with him.
Not gonna lie, this smells like “don’t ask questions” energy.
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