OFAC Sanctions Target TGR Founder and Associates in Alleged Money Laundering Scheme
US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on TGR Founder and Associates in Major Counter-Terrorism Move
In a significant move to combat financial crime, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against Sergey Rossi, the founder of TGR, and two of his associates, Elena Chirkinyan and Andrej Bradens (also known as Carenoks). This action aims to dismantle a network suspected of enabling the laundering of illicit funds and facilitating operations for sanctioned entities.
Chirkinyan, described as Rossi’s “second in command,” allegedly played a critical role in transferring funds from Russian state media outlet RT to support a Russian-language media organization in the UK. These efforts are reportedly designed to legitimize cash generated through unlawful means, potentially funneled through jurisdictions known for financial risk.
Four companies linked to TGR—TGR Partners Ltd, TGR Corporate Concierge, TGR DWC LLC, and Siam Expert Trading Company Ltd—have also been named in the sanctions. These firms present themselves as providers of financial and corporate services, yet investigations suggest they may have served as fronts for illicit financial activities. The once-diverse online presence of these companies has dwindled, with their websites now offering limited information and generic content.
“For many observers, this case exemplifies classic money laundering activities, where seemingly innocuous websites mask nefarious operations,” stated a spokesperson from the National Crime Agency (NCA). The sanctioned entities reportedly share overlapping phone numbers and legal addresses, indicating a closely knit network.
Bradens, who owns over 50% of a Wyoming-based entity named Pullman Global Solutions LLC, remains involved in this intricate web of corporate identities. As financial crime investigations continue to unfold, the full extent of TGR’s operations and its connections to broader financial networks remains to be seen. Efforts to reach comment from Rossi, Chirkinyan, and Bradens were unsuccessful.
