1 min readBy Solomon Ekanem
How a Russian-backed network linked to 2 African countries moved $6.9 billion through banks using forged documents
A Russian-backed financial network with operations in Nigeria and Zimbabwe moved more than $6.9 billion through international banks using front companies and forged documents, according to a Financial Times investigation based on hundreds of thousands of leaked internal files.
By Solomon EkanemSouth Africa
How a Russian-backed network linked to 2 African countries moved $6.9 billion through banks using forged documents (Image: themoscowtimes)
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- 19 words · 1 min read
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- September 22, 2026
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- Solomon Ekanem
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- Business Insider