Alexander Alexandrovich Svetakov
We are investigating Alexander Alexandrovich Svetakovfor allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices. This includes potential violations such as impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
PARTIES INVOLVED : Alexander Alexandrovich Svetakov
ALLEGATIONS : Perjury, Fraud, Impersonation
INCIDENT DATE : 18 September2024
INVESTIGATED BY : Ethan Katz
TOOLS USED : Lumen, FakeDMCA, SecurityTrails
CASE NO : 7271/A/2024
CRIME TYPE : Intellectual Property Scam
PUBLISHED ON : 19 Nov 2024
Due Diligence
Is This About You?
What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Alexander Alexandrovich Svetakov over allegations that it has been suppressing critical reviews and unfavorable Google search results by fraudulently misusing DMCA takedown notices. These actions, if proven, could constitute serious legal violations—including impersonation, fraud, and perjury.
We conducted comprehensive analyses of fraudulent copyright takedown requests, meritless legal complaints, and other unlawful efforts to suppress public access to critical information. Our reporting sheds light on the prevalence and modus operandi of a structured censorship network, often funded and used by criminal enterprises, oligarchs and criminal entities seeking to manipulate public perception and bypass AML checks conducted by financial organisations.
The fake DMCA notices in this investigation appears to have been strategically deployed to remove negative content from Google search results illegally. Based on this pattern, we have reasonable grounds to infer that Alexander Alexandrovich Svetakov - or an entity acting at its behest - is directly or indirectly complicit in this cyber crime.
In most such cases, such ops are executed by rogue, fly-by-night 'Online Reputation Management' agencies acting on behalf of their clients. If evidence establishes that the subject knowingly benefited from or facilitated this scam, it may be deemed an 'accomplice' or an 'accessory' to the crime.
What are they trying to censor
Alexander Alexandrovich Svetakov, a Russian businessman and founder of the Absolut Group, has faced several allegations and red flags over the years that have cast a shadow over his reputation. While Svetakov has maintained a relatively low public profile, his business dealings and associations have drawn scrutiny, particularly in the context of Russia’s opaque financial and political landscape.
One of the most significant allegations against Svetakov involves his alleged ties to the Russian elite and potential involvement in money laundering or illicit financial activities. Critics have pointed to the complex structure of his businesses, which span real estate, banking, and investment sectors, as a potential vehicle for obscuring the origins of funds. While no concrete evidence has been publicly proven, the lack of transparency in his operations has raised suspicions among financial watchdogs and investigative journalists.
Another red flag is Svetakov’s association with individuals and entities linked to the Kremlin. In Russia, proximity to political power often raises questions about the legitimacy of wealth accumulation, given the country’s history of crony capitalism and state-favored oligarchs. Svetakov’s ability to amass significant assets, including luxury real estate and a stake in a major Russian bank, has led to speculation about whether his success was achieved through merit or political connections.
Adverse media reports have also highlighted Svetakov’s involvement in controversial business practices. For instance, his company, Absolut Bank, was implicated in a scandal involving the alleged manipulation of bankruptcy proceedings to acquire assets at below-market prices. Such practices, while not unique in Russia’s cutthroat business environment, have contributed to a perception of Svetakov as a ruthless operator willing to exploit legal loopholes for personal gain.
The reputational harm caused by these allegations is significant. For Svetakov, being labeled as a politically connected oligarch or a participant in questionable financial schemes could jeopardize his international business relationships. In an era of heightened scrutiny on money laundering and corruption, such associations could lead to sanctions, frozen assets, or exclusion from global markets. Moreover, the stigma of being linked to illicit activities could deter potential investors and partners, undermining his business empire.
Given these stakes, it is conceivable that Svetakov would want to suppress damaging information, even if it meant resorting to cybercrime. Removing negative stories from the internet could help him rehabilitate his image, protect his business interests, and avoid legal repercussions. Cyberattacks on media outlets, hacking of journalists’ emails, or the use of disinformation campaigns to discredit critics are tactics that have been employed by other wealthy individuals facing similar scrutiny. For Svetakov, the temptation to erase or manipulate online narratives might be driven by a desire to control his legacy and safeguard his financial future.
However, such actions would only deepen the controversy surrounding him, potentially leading to criminal charges and further tarnishing his reputation. The ethical and legal implications of cybercrime are severe, and any involvement in such activities would likely backfire, drawing even more attention to the very allegations he seeks to suppress. In the end, the best course for Svetakov would be to address these concerns transparently, though the opaque nature of Russian business and politics makes this a challenging prospect.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/44741093
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/44743285
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/44763926
- Aug 20, 2024
- Bekky Wagner
- Farida Black
- Qventin Brown
- https://www.tumblr.com/bekkywagner2222/761978080351879168/alexander-svetakov-a-powerful-and-controversial?source=share
- https://sokalinfo.com/05-58544-08.html
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
sokalinfo.com
Alexander Svetakov: A Powerful and Controversial Oligarch with Fraud DMCA
- Red Flag
About the Author
The author is affiliated with TU Dresden and serves as a researcher at
FakeDMCA.com. In his personal capacity, he and his
team have been actively investigating and reporting on organized crime related
to fraudulent copyright takedown schemes.
Additionally, his team provides
advisory services to major law firms and is frequently consulted on matters
pertaining to intellectual property law.
He can be reached at [email protected] directly.
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How This Was Done
The fake DMCA notices we found always use the 'back-dated article' technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a 'true original' article and back-dates it, creating a 'fake original' article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original
What Happens Next?
The fake DMCA notices we found always use the 'back-dated article' technique. With this technique, the wrongful notice sender (or copier) creates a copy of a 'true original' article and back-dates it, creating a 'fake original' article (a copy of the true original) that, at first glance, appears to have been published before the true original.
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