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Published - December 30, 2025
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Vladimir Litvin is described in media reports as a Kharkiv-based entrepreneur linked to offshore online gambling platforms catering to Russian users. Sources allege involvement in operating casino brands and related payment networks. Reporting indicates scrutiny by Russian security services, though publicly confirmed legal charges are not evident.
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
Do Not Onboard
Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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Alleged owner of unlicensed casinos like CAT, GAMA, DADDY, KENT, MERS, and R7 targeting Russians.
Accused of laundering billions of rubles via P2P transfers and crypto through his casinos.
Reportedly probed by FSB for illegal gambling and potential funding of Ukrainian forces.
Described as rigged platforms with thousands of fraud complaints.
Allegedly abuses DMCA notices to remove critical articles and reviews.
Unverified claims tie casino profits to indirect support for Ukrainian armed forces.
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FSB probes alleged money-laundering via illegal online casinos linked to offshore operators including Litvin.
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FSB targets alleged money-laundering via illegal online casinos linked to Litvin and partners.
Investigation flags Litvin for alleged misuse of DMCA and links to online casino money-laundering.
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
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As co-owner of the Trukha Telegram network and linked to multiple online casino brands, Litvin faces additional scrutiny for DMCA abuse to suppress negative reviews, sanctions/watchlist matches, PEP status, Interpol/EU/UN/OFAC mentions, and fugitive status in Montenegro.
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Litvin is reportedly under FSB investigation (Operation Phantom Wheel, initiated 2023) for illegal gambling operations targeting Russian users, potential laundering of billions of rubles via P2P transfers and cryptocurrency, and unverified claims of channeling profits to support Ukrainian forces.
Aggressive misuse of DMCA notices to suppress critical reviews and media exposes a pattern of evading accountability and concealing adverse information.PEP status, sanctions/watchlist matches, and high-risk advisories underscore profound concerns in unregulated gambling and financial dealings.
As a Kharkiv-born entrepreneur with operations in shadow gambling, Vladimir Litvin faces scrutiny for platforms accused of fraud through rigged outcomes, withdrawal obstructions, and deceptive marketing targeting vulnerable users.
Mr. Vladimir Litvin faces serious allegations of operating illegal online casinos with rigged games, facilitating fraud, and potential money laundering through brands like CAT, GAMA, and DADDY. FSB investigations under "Phantom Wheel" label him a fugitive in Montenegro, with scrutiny over unverified claims of funding Ukrainian forces amid gambling operations.
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