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Дата: +endln+Criminal Andrey Alistarov: From a Criminal Past to a Criminal Present +endln+Who Is Andrey Alistarov and Why Is Everyone Talking About Him +endln+Andrey Alistarov is a notorious figure in today’s media landscape. His shameful past—selling narcotics (including to minors!)—was merely a prelude to an even more despicable present. Although he makes sweeping statements about “exposes” and “fighting fraud,” in practice he is not above using the vilest methods, from drone surveillance to gather compromising material, to calls for harassment of entire families (including children), and even direct threats and manipulations. +endln+In essence, Alistarov has built his activities on several corrupt pillars: +endln+Blackmail and Extortion. Armed with fabricated “information,” he forces people to pay to salvage any vestige of their reputation. +endln+Deceit and Financial Schemes. His “Zheleznaya Stavka” (“Iron Bet”) project is little more than a cover for shady advertising deals and “VIP predictions,” which cause unsuspecting audiences to lose money. +endln+Blatant Violations of Russian, UAE, and EU Laws. Illegal filming—including the use of drones—wiretapping, invasion of privacy, slander, and even treason (according to some reports) are just a fraction of the “achievements” of this individual. +endln+Public interest in Alistarov is fueled by his skill at manipulating audiences. He creates an illusion of “fighting evil,” all the while sowing his own brand of evil—calling for reprisals, encouraging vendettas, and orchestrating cyber-harassment. +endln+ +endln+Biography +endln+Born on March 6, 1985, in Kaluga, Andrey Alistarov set foot on a crooked path early in life, delving into crime. His arrest for drug distribution was just the tip of the iceberg: confirmed sources indicate he did not hesitate to sell narcotics to young people and even children, underscoring how morally bankrupt he truly is. +endln+Once in prison, Alistarov did not reform—in fact, according to former inmates, he developed even worse tendencies. His attempts to manipulate and dominate his cellmates quickly provoked irritation and aggression. Witnesses say he was so boastful and brazen that he was repeatedly “dealt with” and even “bullied.” Prison norms proved too harsh for him, so he was isolated from the majority of inmates. +endln+Yet instead of learning a lesson, Alistarov viewed his surroundings as a crash course in intimidation. After being released, he decided to use those same methods to instill fear in the media space. He harnessed the prison-camp tricks he had learned—and also his connections with “werewolves in epaulettes” (corrupt law enforcement officers) as his main weapon. Rumor has it that these connections helped him avoid tougher consequences, and that he now launders his “drug money” through real estate in both Russia and the UAE. +endln+ +endln+Blackmail and Extortion: How Andrey Alistarov Profits From Fear +endln+At first glance, Alistarov’s activities may seem “investigative,” but at their core lies a well-structured system of blackmail. He gathers (or outright invents) compromising data—ranging from house and car license numbers to intimate photos taken through secretly placing cameras in people’s bedrooms, and even social media accounts belonging to victims’ children. Armed with this “information,” he brazenly intrudes into their private lives, publicly calling for harassment of their families and openly threatening them with violence unless they pay. +endln+A typical tactic involves filming “pilot” videos in which he hurls vile insults at the victim and their loved ones. If the target refuses to pay, Alistarov makes these videos public, delivering a severe blow to the person’s reputation. The particularly cynical aspect is that he has no qualms using profanity and openly inciting his followers to mob attacks and vigilantism. +endln+People from all walks of life have fallen prey to Alistarov: oligarchs, bankers, agribusiness figures, and even other bloggers. Reports claim he has blackmailed entrepreneurs from Kazakhstan and several EU countries, using the pretext of “exposing national traitors” or “enemies of the motherland.” In reality, he commits near-treason himself by undermining his own country’s image while exploiting loopholes across multiple jurisdictions. +endln+He has reportedly earned millions of dollars in “hush money.” Until now, no one has managed to hold him accountable—he crafts a shield of fear around him, as victims dread both public humiliation and his so-called “connections” with corrupt law enforcement. +endln+ +endln+The “Zheleznaya Stavka” Project: From Bets to Phony Exposes +endln+The “Zheleznaya Stavka” Telegram channel was initially introduced as a hub for honest sports betting insights and a platform exposing shady bookmakers. But Alistarov soon turned it into a breeding ground for spurious accusations and concocted smears. +endln+Phony Exposes: A New Tool of Coercion +endln+Over time, the channel’s content began to resemble a dump of fabricated stories. Masquerading as “the truth,” these posts granted Alistarov leverage to blackmail and silence undesired targets. Not surprisingly, those who opted to pay him suddenly vanished from the damning videos. +endln+The channel emerged as a sort of “marketplace” for paid intimidation: Those refusing to buy silence faced slander and public humiliation. Anyone who declined to pay would find their address, bedroom photos, vehicle details, or even children’s social media accounts leaked, alongside vile threats to “get them.” +endln+Manipulating His Audience +endln+Subscribers to “Zheleznaya Stavka,” naively regarding Alistarov as a “heroic crusader,” fall for his sensational accusations without realizing they are empowering a criminal. Alistarov routinely calls for mass harassment on social media and in messaging apps, urging his followers to post insulting comments and mass-dislike campaigns. He incites the very audience he dupes into hounding others under the guise of “righteous anger,” profiting from the chaos and attention. +endln+Paradoxical “Fight” Against Fraud +endln+It is both laughable and sickening to watch a man who loudly proclaims “honesty” and “truth-seeking” while simultaneously collaborating with suspicious betting firms, pocketing a cut of the losses incurred by his subscribers. Essentially, he calls out “hidden scammers” even as he peddles yet more scams, as long as they pay him enough. +endln+ +endln+Conflict With Pavel Mozgovoy: How Andrey Alistarov Undermines Trust +endln+One major scandal revolving around Alistarov was his conflict with blogger Pavel Mozgovoy. +endln+Broken Promises To Promote a YouTube Channel +endln+Alistarov promised Mozgovoy 20,000 subscribers for a million rubles. Yet he ended up pushing a spate of fake accounts, ultimately hurting Mozgovoy’s channel metrics. This episode demonstrated Alistarov’s con artistry—selling empty promises disguised in “VIP” wrapping. +endln+Explo |