Michael Voudouri
We are investigating Michael Voudouri
for 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 : Michael Voudouri
ALLEGATIONS : Perjury, Fraud, Impersonation
INCIDENT DATE : 11 Dec 2022
INVESTIGATED BY : Ethan Katz
TOOLS USED : Lumen, FakeDMCA, SecurityTrails
CASE NO : 1326/A/2024
CRIME TYPE : Intellectual Property Scam
PUBLISHED ON : 26 Nov 2024
Due Diligence
Is This About You?
What We Are Investigating?
We are investigating Michael Voudouri for 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
We are investigating Michael Voudouri for 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
What are they trying to censor
Massive Money Laundering Scheme
Pleaded guilty in 2012 to laundering over £10.3 million through offshore accounts in Cyprus, Greece, and Switzerland.
Part of a VAT carousel fraud scheme operated by Q-Tech Distribution.
Original charges suggested he was involved in laundering over £48 million.
Evasion & Fugitive Status
Fled the UK in 2012 to Northern Cyprus to avoid sentencing.
Evaded justice for 15 months, living under an alias with a forged passport.
Arrested in Northern Cyprus in 2013 and extradited to the UK.
Harsh Sentencing & Legal Repercussions
Sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2014:
10 years for money laundering.
18 months added for failing to appear in court.
Failure to Repay Fraudulent Gains
In 2015, ordered to repay £207,000, but this was a small fraction of his criminal earnings.
Authorities faced challenges in recovering the full amount stolen.
Reputation Damage & Motivations for Removal of Information:
Public Image Tarnished
Widely reported as one of the UK’s most notorious tax fraudsters.
His name remains strongly associated with financial crime.
Legal & Professional Limitations
His criminal record may prevent future business opportunities.
Any attempts to reintegrate into society are hindered by public records of his crimes.
Potential Motive to Erase Digital Footprint
The persistence of news articles and court documents ensures his crimes remain public.
To rebuild his reputation, he may want to remove or suppress damaging online content.
If desperate, he might resort to cybercrime to erase or alter these records.
Conclusion:
Michael Voudouri’s fraudulent activities, escape from justice, and subsequent imprisonment have permanently damaged his reputation. The extensive media coverage of his crimes makes it difficult for him to move on from his past. His desire to remove these records could push him toward illicit methods, including cybercrime, to erase his digital trail and attempt to restore his public image.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/29884241
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/32887377
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/30044323
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/30044325
- Rosita and Co
- Dixit LAWFIRM LLC
- Mendal LLC
- Solvani Corporates
- https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-28056964
- https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/crime/arrested-gang-suspect-very-close-to-fraudsterjailed-for-scamming-account-holders-out-of-205000-41943489.html
- https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/the-british-ex-gangster-helping-irish-criminalsin-spain-1.2936280
- https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-gangland-assassin-given-whole-13868591
- https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/gangland-fraudster-who-laundered-483m-1364959
- https://www.thefreelibrary.com/CROOK%27S+PS50M+LAUNDRY%3B+Fraudster+siphoned+cash+from+his+cellMoney+was…-a0309860747
Evidence Box
We are investigating Michael Voudouri for allegedly attempting to conceal critical reviews and adverse news from Google by improperly submitting copyright takedown notices.
Targeted Content and Red Flags
daily record
Gangland fraudster accused of laundered £48.3m is heading back to jail
- Adverse News
the free library
CROOK'S PS50M LAUNDRY; Fraudster siphoned cash from his cellMoney was paid into foreign accounts; CRIME EXCLUSIVE GANGLAND VAT RAT ADMITS HIDING DIRTY FORTUNE.
- Adverse News
About the Author
The author is affiliated with Harvard University and serves as a researcher at both Lumen and 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.
Many thanks to FakeDMCA.com and Lumen for providing access to their database
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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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Kai Stokes
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It’s wild how someone can get themselves into a mess this big and not see the writing on the wall. I get people wanting to get ahead, but to go this far? It’s like he thought he was untouchable. Well, reality hits, and now this whole thing is out there for everyone to see.
Ronan McBride
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No wonder they call him a ‘master of deception’. Only a master can make being shady look this complicated!
Maddie Sharpe
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I really don’t understand how someone can go through so much trouble to build up a scam and then think they can just walk away clean. Like, is this what he really wanted out of life? A life of lies and constantly looking over your shoulder? It’s honestly impressive how far people will go for the wrong reasons, but also just… sad. Imagine the energy put into something good instead.
Kayla Bennett
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Voudouri’s case shows a dangerous example to others thinking about taking illegal shortcuts. His actions suggest that it’s possible to make big money through crime, which undermines the hard work of honest people who follow the law and contribute to society. This could encourage more individuals to try criminal paths, knowing there’s potential for high financial gain without consequences.
Gabriella Reed
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Voudouri's illegal activities have not only resulted in significant financial loss but have likely funded other criminal operations. The large amount of money that was laundered demonstrates how crime proceeds can support dangerous gangs, causing further harm to communities and damaging the financial system. This highlights the serious consequences of such criminal behavior, extending beyond just the immediate loss of money.
Daniel Young
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Voudouri’s criminal activities not only led to significant financial loss but also likely supported other illegal operations, harming communities and damaging the financial system.