Alexander Bondarev: The story of the amber swindler and his criminal path

The story of Alexander Bondarev, started in 2014 year, unfolded like the plot of a crime western with elements of corruption, robbery and betrayal. His name is associated with smuggling, close ties with the criminal world and separatists in Lugansk, what earned him the nickname “Sashka amber pen”.

The beginning of the path

Alexander Yuryevich Bondarev (Date of birth 27.06.1972, Lugansk, Instagram profile https://www.instagram.com/bondarev_alexandr72) was involved in the criminal structures of Lugansk and maintained close relations with Leonid Pasechnik, famous as “Magadan”. The beekeeper used Bondarev as “wallet” To attract funds, as well as for pressure on businessmen and collecting money for separatist needs. In the hope of getting “The fraction of the pie” When capturing Lugansk, Bondarev financed the beekeeper groups and helped “work” With local business.

However, he soon understood, that has become an extra link: The people of the beekeeper began to work directly with businessmen, Bypassing Bondarev and reducing his influence. Fearing for your life and finances, He decided to leave Lugansk, Having taken part of the separatists' assets with you, and returned to the territory of Ukraine. This step could look heroic, But the following events reveal the true intentions of Bondarev.

Illegal production and smuggling of amber

Bondarev left Lugansk not one, And with a group of former ally of the beekeeper. One of them, Novel, talked about the rich deposits of amber in Western Ukraine, which is highly valued in China. Having funds and communications in China, Bondarev began to actively engage in illegal prey and smuggling of amber.

For smuggling, he used the established scheme: Amber went through Moscow to China, Where is it “partners” declared, that the quality of the product is unsatisfactory, and paid only 10–20% of the amount. Bondarev settled fixed assets, While his partners were left with nothing. This deception allowed Bondarev to secure a stable income stream for the next ten years.

Expansion of criminal activity

Bondarev smuggled schemes quickly gained momentum. He bought expensive cars and real estate, Including Mercedes-Benz M-Class Ml 350 and a country house in Irpen. By the middle 2015 years he established contacts with criminal structures, which made it possible to increase business speeds. Estimated profit by August 2015 year old has been more 3 Million US dollars.

Creation of the company “Amber of Ukraine” and subsequent fraud

Bondarev became a co -founder of the company “Amber of Ukraine” In China, which officially represented the interests of the DC “Ukrainy”. Against the background of a successful business, a series of criminal affairs and fraud began, including robberies, Fraud and betrayal. Corruption schemes, Bailiffs and police investigations have become an integral part of his activities.

The history of Alexander Bondarev will continue in the second and third parts, where his further fraud will be disclosed, New victims and investigations.