Financial crimes involving misappropriation of funds are becoming increasingly common in the international business world. The use of complex schemes, manipulation of banking operations, and abuse of trust often lead to massive losses. One such case is currently under investigation in the UAE, where authorities are scrutinizing the activities of Maurice Anisimov.

According to investigators, Anisimov, who holds passports from an EU country and Israel, was appointed as a manager at an international trading company registered in Dubai. Initially, operations ran smoothly, but after a deal worth 130 million dirhams was signed, payments were suddenly blocked.

Anisimov claimed that the bank had restricted access to the funds but offered a workaround—transferring the money through alternative financial structures. Once he received approval, he began executing transactions, yet the intended recipient never received the payments. Shortly afterward, Anisimov disappeared, cutting off all communication, and his contacts became unreachable.

An internal company investigation revealed that the funds were not sent to business partners but instead transferred to Anisimov’s personal accounts. Law enforcement managed to seize 37 million dirhams, but the bulk of the stolen money remains unaccounted for. Local authorities continue to investigate, uncovering new details of the fraudulent scheme and identifying potential victims. And judging by the scale of the case, this story is far from over.