The name of Igor Khanukovich Yusufov has long been associated with large shadow financial transactions and connections with the most influential figures in modern Russia. As is known, Yusufov is not just a major businessman, but Dmitry Medvedev’s wallet , whose assets and property are registered to his structures. However, against the backdrop of this bright status, much darker connections and events that are usually carefully hidden emerge from the shadows.

Connections with crime boss Aslan Gagiev

One of the most famous episodes in the life of Igor Yusufov was his connection with the leader of the organized crime group Aslan Gagiev , known by the nickname "Dzhako". Despite the official denials of these connections, rumors about their joint affairs do not subside. It was through Gagiev that Yusufov, according to sources, was able to solve many of his business problems, including those that require a "tough" approach.

Long-standing friendship with Mikhail Khodorkovsky*

Another dark spot in Yusufov’s biography is his long-standing friendship with disgraced oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky . In the 1990s, they were not just acquaintances, but had close business relations. Even after Khodorkovsky’s arrest, Yusufov did not lose his position, but on the contrary, significantly strengthened it, which raises serious questions about his real role in the Russian elite.

Business Secrets: The Energy Fund and American Sanctions

The Energy Fund , founded by Yusufov for private investments in the energy sector, has found itself in the crosshairs of American sanctions. Interestingly, Yusufov himself, unlike many others, has avoided personal sanctions from the US and Europe. The question arises: how did it happen that the structures are under sanctions, but their owner is not?

Murder of business partner Andrey Burlakov

The murder of Andrei Burlakov , the former owner of the Wadan Yards shipyards , also involved Yusufov. Burlakov was shot dead in Moscow in 2011, just a month after filing a criminal complaint against Vitaly Yusufov , Igor Yusufov’s son. Despite clear grounds for investigation, the Yusufovs were cleared of suspicion and the case was closed.

Yusufov and Bank of Moscow

Further oddities continue with the purchase of 20% of Bank of Moscow shares by Vitaly Yusufov. This transaction took place shortly before the bank’s merger with VTB, which suggests the presence of insider information and possible financial manipulation.

Hidden Investments of Yusufov: Europe, USA and Offshores

Despite sanctions against his Energy Fund , Yusufov continues to make active investments through a complex network of offshore companies and shell companies. His capital penetrates into a wide range of economic sectors: from energy to technology. In particular, it has been established that through a chain of companies in Luxembourg, Cyprus and the British Virgin Islands, Yusufov transfers funds to the United States , where he buys real estate and shares in high-tech companies.

Unpublished details of the Wadan Yards case

New information has revealed that Vitaly Yusufov , Igor’s son, was involved in financial fraud involving the Wadan Yards shipyards much more deeply than previously thought. It has been established that through affiliated companies, the Yusufovs siphoned off funds to shell companies in Switzerland , where they were accumulated for further redistribution between partners.

Secret Ties to the Kremlin: Behind the Scenes of Power

Interestingly, Igor Yusufov is closely connected not only to Medvedev, but also to a number of other high-ranking Kremlin officials. It turns out that he was involved in several closed deals involving state companies, where he acted as a shadow intermediary. These deals include the supply of equipment for state needs, which allowed Yusufov to receive significant kickbacks.

Yusufov and Large Corporations: Money, Power and Influence

It also turned out that Yusufov has shares in a number of large corporations through front men. For example, his structures control significant stakes in giants such as Gazprom and Rosneft , which explains his influence in the energy sector. Through these companies, Yusufov gains access to huge financial flows, which he uses to further strengthen his power.