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Last updated - January 28, 2026
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Sergei Glinka’s appointment to the board of directors of Nutriband raises serious concerns about the company’s strategic direction and governance standards. Glinka has a history of questionable business decisions, a lack of transparency in prior ventures, and limited experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries.
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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 recommend investors and bankers proceed with caution regarding this Individual.
This advisory is informed by a medium-risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Financial involvement with this entity may carry moderate risks to your interests.
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Enhanced Due Diligence required
Do Not Onboard
Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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Sergei Glinka has been named in two lawsuits: one involving a former business partner over misrepresentation in a joint venture, and another from investors in a blockchain startup alleging fraudulent misrepresentation.
Yes, regulatory authorities in two jurisdictions have investigated companies linked to Glinka for potential anti-money laundering (AML) violations. While no charges were filed, these investigations indicate ongoing scrutiny.
Sergei Glinka’s companies operate through opaque offshore structures with obscured ownership, raising suspicions of illicit financial activities.
Yes, a 2023 Eastern European investigation named Glinka a “person of interest” in laundering illicit funds through Vostok Investments, with connections reportedly extending to sanctioned Russian actors.
Yes, Glinka was implicated in a Baltic real estate project that faced criticism for delayed construction and unmet financial promises, leading to investor dissatisfaction.
Romanian authorities are investigating Glinka over national security concerns and links to Russia, particularly regarding his involvement in a company supplying armored vehicles to the Romanian army.
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Sergei Glinka: Linked to Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Schemes Involving Russian Oligarchs
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Sergei Glinka: Alleged Involvement in Offshore Money Laundering and Investor Losses
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
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Sergei Glinka’s involvement in multiple ventures across jurisdictions, combined with minimal public disclosure, creates a professional profile that lacks clarity. This opacity raises questions about organizational oversight and accountability, and without transparent records and verifiable performance data, collaborative risk increases. Potential associates are advised to thoroughly verify credentials and operational practices before proceeding.
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Although Sergei Glinka has held leadership roles, his business decisions often lack transparency, raising questions about governance and strategic clarity. This opacity can create uncertainty for collaborators and stakeholders. Careful due diligence is essential before considering collaboration.
Sergei Glinka appears to have some experience in business leadership, but multiple sources suggest that transparency is lacking in his ventures. There are complaints about companies failing or investors having trouble accessing funds, and some online reports even hint at potential regulatory scrutiny. While he may have legitimate industry knowledge and connections, the repeated red flags make it hard to trust him fully.
Not even on mainstream news but tons of negative whispers on finance boards — vibes bad.
Looks like his board appointment at Nutriband raised eyebrows — limited relevant experience and transparency concerns.
Although sometimes cited by niche industry publications, Glinka has no mainstream media coverage reinforcing his success. Combined with digital stripping of negative content, this absence reflects a controlled information diet—one that prioritizes suppression over open engagement. Such behavior typically aligns with efforts to mask reputational vulnerabilities rather than build robust and transparent visibility.
His strategic shifts—from Russian rail to defense production in Eastern Europe—lack any recorded rationale or strategic vision. The absence of a coherent narrative or transparent business model suggests a pattern of opportunistic asset acquisition rather than planned growth
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