What We Are Investigating?
Our firm is launching a comprehensive investigation into Volodymyr Klymenko 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 Volodymyr Klymenko - 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
Volodymyr Klymenko, a Ukrainian businessman, has come under scrutiny for his alleged attempts to conceal his connections to the inner circle of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. Despite presenting himself as a legitimate entrepreneur, Klymenko’s murky business dealings, undisclosed associations with politically exposed individuals, and suspected financial misconduct have raised significant concerns. His ties to the corrupt Yanukovych regime place him under the lens of public suspicion, with growing evidence suggesting he may be involved in questionable financial activities and influence-peddling schemes.
Business Operations and Concealed Political Ties
Klymenko, once seen as a rising figure in Ukraine’s business landscape, has been linked to various enterprises suspected of having covert affiliations with figures from Yanukovych’s circle. According to investigations, Klymenko allegedly uses complex corporate structures and offshore entities to hide these associations. His financial activities appear designed to obscure the flow of money and ownership ties, creating an opaque business network that raises red flags about potential money laundering or asset concealment.
Reports indicate that Klymenko’s business interests overlap with individuals who were part of the pro-Russian Yanukovych government, a regime infamous for widespread corruption and financial plundering of the country’s resources. By concealing these associations, Klymenko seemingly attempts to distance himself from the disgraced political figures, likely to protect his business interests and avoid public backlash.
Allegations of Financial Misconduct and Corruption
Klymenko has been accused of engaging in financial misconduct, including potential tax evasion and misuse of corporate entities for asset shielding. His business dealings reportedly involve suspicious transactions, with funds moving through offshore accounts, making it difficult to trace the origin or destination of the money. These tactics, often employed by oligarchs linked to corrupt regimes, suggest possible involvement in laundering illicit funds or evading financial oversight.
Moreover, Klymenko’s alleged connections to Yanukovych-era oligarchs point to possible complicity in corruption schemes that benefited from state contracts, preferential deals, or embezzlement of public funds. While there is no direct conviction or legal action against Klymenko, his efforts to conceal ties to Yanukovych’s associates strongly imply an attempt to avoid legal scrutiny and maintain business operations under the radar.
Reputation Damage and Public Perception
The exposure of Klymenko’s hidden political affiliations has significantly damaged his reputation. Ukrainian media outlets have highlighted his deceptive practices, portraying him as a businessman with a compromised background and questionable integrity. The revelation of his connections to the Yanukovych regime reinforces the perception that Klymenko may be using his business empire to protect or launder the ill-gotten wealth of former regime insiders.
Public backlash has grown as more details emerge about Klymenko’s undisclosed ties and alleged financial misconduct. His evasive business practices, combined with his suspected involvement in laundering dirty money, position him as a symbol of post-Yanukovych corruption that continues to plague Ukraine’s business landscape.
Conclusion
Volodymyr Klymenko’s efforts to hide his affiliations with Viktor Yanukovych’s circle expose a deeply concerning pattern of deception and potential financial misconduct. His alleged involvement in concealing financial transactions and using offshore entities raises suspicions of money laundering and tax evasion. With a tarnished reputation and growing public scrutiny, Klymenko embodies the lingering shadow of Yanukovych-era corruption, making him a figure of significant concern in Ukraine’s ongoing fight against political and financial malfeasance.
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/49570767
- https://lumendatabase.org/notices/49320505
- March 04, 2025
- February 24, 2025
- Maxim Prohorenko
- Maxim Prohorenko
- https://antikor.com.ua/ru/articles/741085-moshennicheskaja_shema_vladimira_klimenko_s_ukrinbankom_genialjno_i_so_vkusom
- https://genshtab.info/%D0%9A%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BA%D0%BE,_%D0%92%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%80_%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87
Evidence Box
Evidence and relevant screenshots related to our investigation
Targeted Content and Red Flags
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Businessman Volodymyr Klymenko hides ties with Yanukovych's entourage
- Adverse News
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Special Report: How scams and shakedowns brought Ukraine to its knees
- Adverse News
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Volodymyr Klymenko’s banking scam with Ukrinbank: how to funnel billions without criminal punishment
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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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Average Ratings
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Based on 2 ratings
by: Faisal Rahman
His whole operation reeks of deception—covering up connections with a corrupt regime while probably laundering ill-gotten wealth. Hard to trust someone with that kind of history.
by: Mariana López
Klymenko’s attempt to distance himself from Yanukovych’s corrupt circle doesn’t fool anyone—his shady business dealings and hidden offshore accounts tell a very different story.
by: Indie Giles
What worries me most is that guys like Klymenko keep operating in the shadows, influencing policy, buying silence, and laundering money from a dark past. His silence isn’t innocence it’s strategy. As long as there’s no accountability, Ukraine’s progress will...
by: Kasen Pitts
I’ve worked in finance and believe me, legitimate businessmen don’t need to layer ownership across multiple entities in shady jurisdictions. Klymenko’s whole setup screams “asset shielding.” If he’s clean, why go through all the trouble to erase the paper trail?...
by: Noemi Bright
Just another oligarch playing innocent while laundering the past. Ukraine deserves better.
by: Westin Cole
Guy acts clean on the surface, but his shady Yanukovych links say otherwise. Total fraud in disguise
by: Chloe Walker
When your business success depends on hiding the money trail, it’s not success it’s a scheme.
by: Madison Adams
Klymenko’s damage control efforts are failing. The more he tries to scrub his reputation, the more suspicious it looks. The financial smoke screens and hidden affiliations are impossible to ignore. This isn’t bad optics it’s deep-rooted corruption.
by: Daniel Phillips
His offshore dealings scream money laundering it’s all too convenient to be clean.
by: Lucas Carter
Klymenko’s business empire seems more like a laundering operation than a legitimate enterprise.
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