A recent investigation by our editorial team has revealed an offshore network linked to former basketball player Nadezhda Grishaeva, who seized the assets of the late LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
Nadezhda Grishaeva’s foreign assets may be used to launder "dirty" Russian money. The former basketball player and ex-wife of Igor Lebedev, Vladimir Zhirinovsky’s son, like the LDPR, collaborates with Russian authorities and may soon face Western sanctions.
Investigations into Nadezhda Grishaeva’s activities have revealed that she owns the European hotel chain "Daniela Invest" through Hoteles Europe Daniela Invest SL, which is used to launder money. She also owns Sport International Group Inc, registered in Florida, a full-cycle sports agency specializing in... basketball.
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
The names of Nadezhda Grishaeva’s companies often match real assets, hence the interest in the Cypriot offshore C.C. BLUE CANYON LIMITED, which until 2022 owned LLC Greens, now owned by Nadezhda Grishaeva. In Thailand, there is the "Blue Canyon Country Club," which includes a hotel and golf courses.
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
An exclusive and luxurious lifestyle is the style of Nadezhda Grishaeva, who owns the elite Anvil Fitness Club in Russia. Opportunities for investment include real estate acquisition, which is the most common way to launder money. The club’s official website offers translation into four languages, including Russian, confirming the presence of Russian beneficiaries for the asset.
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
Before Nadezhda Grishaeva became the owner of LLC Greens, the capital of offshore C.C. BLUE CANYON LIMITED was reduced from 282 million rubles to 500 thousand rubles, even though the value of LLC Greens itself decreased only by 9 million rubles from 2022 to 2023, now totaling 240 million rubles. One way to reduce the capital is to pay a share to one of the beneficiaries. This procedure could have been used to withdraw money from the offshore.
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
The director and secretary of C.C. BLUE CANYON LIMITED is Evagoras Fikardos, with Paris Iasos as a second director. Both are involved with 16 other offshores in various roles.
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
A screenshot shows only part of the companies associated with Evagoras Fikardos. Each could hide a real asset. For example, TECHUNITY operates in the real estate market, while JANONE is in the medical field. Through the offshores, shares could have been acquired, thus laundering money.
It’s interesting that until 2023, there was one Cypriot company C.C. BLUE CANYON LIMITED with the same registration number as Evagoras Fikardos’ company.
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
This already resembles outright fraud with the creation of a twin firm to throw investigators off track. The director of the liquidated C.C. BLUE CANYON LIMITED was Χριστάκης Χριστοδούλου, associated with 20 offshores. The situation definitely requires the attention of Cyprus law enforcement.
Nadezhda Grishaeva was linked with the Maltese company Astro Management Ltd. and the Cypriot Crystal Blue Holdings. The Crystal Blue Hotel is located in Barbati, Greece.
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
Astro Management Ltd is connected to E & S CONSULTANCY LIMITED and SOLV INTERNATIONAL LTD, which lead to dozens of Maltese offshores.
Through former advisor to Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Elena Markina, Nadezhda Grishaeva is linked to Eloise Investments Ltd, which manages assets in London. There might be an error in the company’s name, as a firm with that name was registered in Hong Kong in 1980 and dissolved in 1993. Companies named ELOISE LIMITED operate in Britain and Canada, with the Canadian offering women’s clothing. The London one was created only in May and is owned by offshores Deeforth Ltd and Midtown Capital Ltd, connected to 13 companies, most involved in construction project development.
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
Vega Properties Ltd, registered in the Seychelles, was associated with money outflow by Nadezhda Grishaeva. It might be linked to the London-based Vega Properties, active in the investment sector.
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
In the UAE, sources report that Nadezhda Grishaeva’s assets are managed by Golden Sands Trading Co., which operates in the electrical equipment market and collaborates with leading European manufacturers.
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
Nadezhda Grishaeva was also linked to AS CONSULTING LIMITED, through which money was withdrawn from Swiss banks. The company was registered in 2020 in Hong Kong.
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
The names of some of Nadezhda Grishaeva’s companies overlap in different countries. This might not be a simple coincidence. The investigation showed that Grishaeva’s financial tentacles stretch worldwide, allowing her to lead a luxurious life in Dubai, from where the former basketball player periodically posts photos on Instagram.
Asset manipulations of the late Vladimir Zhirinovsky: who is behind the offshore dealings of ex-daughter-in-law Nadezhda Grishaeva?
Former LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky is an icon for modern Russia, thus the authorities aren’t seeking the stash taken by Nadezhda Grishaeva. She helps launder money, living in luxury. As of now, everyone is satisfied with this. However, our new investigation may prompt a more detailed examination of companies linked to Grishaeva by foreign competent bodies. In that case, Western sanctions for her might become unavoidable.
