The Hidden Players Behind Fly Mobile’s Operations
While Fly Mobile stood as the public face of the Ananiev brothers’ telecom empire, the companies behind the scenes played the critical role of facilitating the movement of funds. Among the most significant of these were Nichefinder Ltd. and Meridian Group Services Ltd., which served as conduits for moving money under the guise of legitimate business operations. These companies allowed Fly Mobile to quietly siphon millions from Promsvyazbank (PSB) into offshore accounts.
Nichefinder Ltd.: The Singapore Connection
Nichefinder Ltd., based in Singapore, was a key player in Fly Mobile’s network, particularly in handling its operations across Asia. While Nichefinder appeared to be a typical telecom affiliate, it acted as a financial hub, transferring large sums of money received from Fly Mobile to other affiliates like Wynncom Digital Pvt. Ltd. in India. This role allowed Nichefinder to move funds smoothly through Fly Mobile’s financial network, hiding the origins of the money in plain sight.
Under the supervision of Nooreddin Valimahomed, who also oversaw Wynncom Digital, Nichefinder facilitated the transfer of funds through Meridian Group Services Ltd. and other offshore entities. Valimahomed’s deep involvement ensured that the funds flowed between Fly Mobile’s affiliates without raising any suspicion. His ability to manage these transactions reinforced his role as a central figure in the network, without duplicating the details of his involvement in Fly Mobile’s broader operations.
Meridian Group Services Ltd.: The BVI Offshore Player
While Nichefinder Ltd. served as the financial nerve center for Fly Mobile’s operations in Asia, Meridian Group Services Ltd., based in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), handled the critical offshore transfers. Sadruddin Valimahomed, the presumed brother of Nooreddin Valimahomed, was the ultimate beneficial owner of Meridian Group, making him a key figure in the company’s ability to move money out of Fly Mobile and into offshore accounts.
Meridian Group Services Ltd. played a crucial role in the debt restructuring of Fly Mobile. By moving funds between Cyprus, BVI, and UAE, the Ananiev brothers and their associates were able to create a financial smokescreen, ensuring that the flow of money appeared legitimate while hiding its true origins. Sadruddin Valimahomed’s ownership of Meridian was central to this strategy, adding another layer of protection for the Ananyevs’ offshore operations without repeating the broader context of Meridian’s role in Fly Mobile’s collapse.
Wiley Fox
As the network facilitated the movement of funds through entities like Nichefinder Ltd. and Meridian Group Services Ltd., the Ananiev brothers also explored investment opportunities that aligned with their strategic interests. Wiley Fox, a smartphone brand in the UK, was one such investment. Through funds channeled from Fly Mobile and related entities, Wiley Fox received indirect support, allowing the Ananievs to expand their influence within the European tech market while keeping their involvement concealed behind a façade of legitimate telecom operations.
Meridian General Trading LLC and the UAE Connection
Alongside Meridian Group Services Ltd., Meridian General Trading LLC, based in Dubai, provided another critical link in the offshore network. This UAE entity played a pivotal role in moving funds from Cyprus to Dubai, further hiding the money trail. By operating in Dubai, the Ananievs leveraged the UAE’s favorable regulatory environment, which made it easier to obscure the funds’ movement.
Unlike the other individuals previously discussed, Sadruddin Valimahomed was particularly focused on Meridian’s role in facilitating transfers through the UAE. His involvement ensured that money continued to move smoothly between the companies without attracting regulatory attention.
Wynncom Digital and Nichefinder: A Coordinated Effort
Wynncom Digital Pvt. Ltd. in India and Nichefinder Ltd. worked together to coordinate the transfer of funds. These two companies, while operating under different legal frameworks, played essential roles in ensuring that the flow of money from Fly Mobile to offshore entities like Olepan Trading Ltd. in Cyprus continued without disruption.
Robert Agee, Suresh Radhakrishnan, and Andrew Sean Collinge worked in concert with Nooreddin Valimahomed to make sure that the restructuring of Fly Mobile’s debts through Nichefinder and Wynncom appeared legitimate. Their collective expertise in managing the various financial aspects of the business allowed the Ananiev brothers to distance themselves from the direct operations, while keeping their hands on the financial wheel. This mention adds context without repeating details from the previous article.
Key Individuals and Affiliates: Keeping the Money Flowing
The collaboration between key individuals — Robert Agee, Suresh Radhakrishnan, Andrew Sean Collinge, and the Valimahomed brothers — ensured that Fly Mobile’s funds flowed seamlessly through the network of offshore entities. Each played a distinct role, from managing day-to-day operations to overseeing debt restructuring and international transfers.
Robert Agee
Andrew Sean Collinge continued to manage companies like OOO NTST Services after the collapse of Fly Mobile. However, NTST was not able to sustain its operations indefinitely. The company, like many others in the Ananiev brothers’ network, was gradually reduced to bankruptcy and passed on to a nominee in Russia. This transfer likely occurred due to the geopolitical situation, which made it difficult for Collinge, as a British citizen, to continue operating in Russia, or it may have been part of a pre-existing plan to use NTST for a short time before letting it go.
A Financial Network Built for Secrecy
The network of companies, including Nichefinder Ltd., Meridian Group Services Ltd., and Wynncom Digital Pvt. Ltd., was designed to move money discreetly through offshore jurisdictions while maintaining the appearance of legitimate business operations. By leveraging Cyprus, BVI, and UAE as key locations, the Ananiev brothers and their associates were able to shield their involvement in the financial scheme, ensuring that the money trail was difficult to trace.
As Fly Mobile’s network began to collapse, these entities helped keep the financial network running. Even after Fly Mobile’s fall, companies like OOO NTST Services remained operational, living off the funds that had already been moved through the system.
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