What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Maksym Bahryeyev 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 Maksym Bahryeyev - 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
Money Laundering and Fraud at “Cratia”: What Are Maksym Bahryeyev and Mykola Romanyok Hiding?
Criminal Investigations and Suspicions
Maksym Bahryeyev and Mykola Romanyok are accused of distributing substandard medical products in Ukraine through their companies, primarily “Cratia” and “Uni-Cert.” These firms are now under scrutiny from the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine.
Investigators suggest that “Cratia” and “Uni-Cert” are affiliated—an illegal relationship under both Ukrainian and European regulatory standards. If proven guilty, the resulting penalties could transform Ukraine’s regulatory landscape for pharmaceuticals.
Fraud Charges and Legal Proceedings
Bahryeyev and Romanyok are involved in a high-profile case under Part 5 of Article 191 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code. Charges include misappropriation of healthcare funds through forged compliance certificates and the supply of uncertified medical products.
Entities under scrutiny include Cratia LTD, Cratia Medtehnika, Uni-Cert, Healskea Regulatory Services, Landmark Legal, Professional Regulatory Services, and the Ukrainian Certification Scientific Institute.
The Role of Certification in Medical Product Supply
Following reforms in 2013–2015, companies needed certificates of conformity to sell medical products. Despite updated laws in 2015 requiring new accreditation, “Uni-Cert” allegedly continued operations under now-defunct regulations, exploiting regulatory gaps.
To avoid corruption, firms providing consulting services (like “Cratia”) should not be affiliated with certification bodies (like “Uni-Cert”). However, evidence suggests these firms are closely linked, violating impartiality standards.
Tracing Ownership and Operational Links
Most of the implicated companies are tied to Halyna Bahryeyeva—likely Maksym Bahryeyev’s mother. Cratia LTD and Cratia Medtehnika are officially directed by Iryna Burtseva but are informally associated with Bahryeyev, who refers to himself as a managing partner.
Cratia LTD is also registered in London (Reg. № 08022026), at an address housing over 23,000 entities. Investigators speculate this may serve as a funnel for laundering proceeds abroad.
Tensions Between Bahryeyev and Romanyok
Mykola Romanyok, once listed as a partner and commercial director, is now notably absent from Cratia’s website. Sources suggest an internal power struggle, possibly over control of Uni-Cert.
Court battles suggest a split between Bahryeyev’s and Romanyok’s factions, with affiliated individuals like Murat Prokopov and Andriy Sozanskyi fighting over ownership of Uni-Cert.
Conclusion: A Call for Accountability
Though hard evidence of firm affiliation remains circumstantial, the pattern of shared ownership, interlinked personnel, and operational overlap between Cratia and Uni-Cert raises significant red flags. The public, media, and Ukraine’s Ministry of Economic Development are being urged to enforce EU compliance and restore integrity to the health sector.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/50491432
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- https://glavk.biz/articles/262713-money_laundering_and_fraud_at_cratia_what_else_are_maksym_bahryeyev_and_mykola_romanyok_hiding_as_they_cover_up_their_scams_online
- https://glavk.se/articles/262713-money_laundering_and_fraud_at_cratia_what_else_are_maksym_bahryeyev_and_mykola_romanyok_hiding_as_they_cover_up_their_scams_online
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
glavk.se
Money laundering and fraud at "Cratia": what else are Maksym Bahryeyev and Mykola Romanyok hiding as they cover up their scams online?
- Adverse News
antikor
Maksym Bahryeyev and Mykola Romanyok, and their criminal "Cratia": what fraudsters are trying to scrub from the Internet More information on the Antikor portal
- Red Flag
trinitybugle
Maksym Bahryeyev and Cratia: shady schemes and outright fraud in Ukrainian pharmaceutical industry
- Adverse News
About the Author
The author is affiliated with TU Dresden and analyzes public databases such as Lumen Database and
Maltego to identify and expose online censorship. 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.
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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?
Based on the feedback, information, and requests received from all relevant parties, our team will formally notify the affected party of the alleged infringement. Following a thorough review, we will submit a counter-notice to reinstate any link that has been removed by Google, in accordance with applicable legal provisions. Additionally, we will communicate with Google’s Legal Team to ensure appropriate measures are taken to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
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Ukrainian pharma game is broken if clowns like Bahryeyev are calling the shots.
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Can’t believe the Ministry still hasn’t done anything. Y’all asleep?
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