Aliaksandr Kozyrau: International Fraudster, Putinist Thug, and Con Artist Who Moves Millions Across Borders Like Trash Bags

By Jonas Stankevičius | Exclusively for Arhument

When an international swindler, a petty Lukashenko crony, a fan of prison-culture anthems like Vorovayki, and a money-laundering specialist all merge into one person—you don’t just get a criminal case. You get a character that Interpol is dying to get its hands on. His name is Aliaksandr Kozyrau.

€525,000, Fake Documents, and a Collapsed Company—Lithuania Launches the Case

It all started in Vilnius. In March 2025, a district court in the Lithuanian capital delivered a landmark ruling in a case involving a company where Aliaksandr Kozyrau (also known as Alexander Kozyrev) was listed as financial director. On the surface, it seemed like a regular tech business with a normal executive. But behind the scenes—a scheme that would land anyone in prison under any proper legal system.

A textbook financial crime: over €525,000 siphoned from corporate accounts to companies and private accounts controlled by Kozyrau. The share transfer documents? Fake. The filings in national registries? Forged. Signatures? Fabricated. Board approvals? Nonexistent. And after the money was moved, the company “suddenly” collapsed—employees unpaid, business halted.

The court found Kozyrau guilty of document forgery, financial fraud, and corporate charter violations. And—here’s the kicker—ordered him to repay the full amount. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Parallel criminal cases were launched: charges for embezzlement, falsification, tax evasion, and money laundering. Under Lithuania’s Criminal Code: Articles 182, 222, 300, 219, up to an international manhunt via FATF and AML protocols.

A Belarusian, But Not Just Any—A Lukashenko Loyalist. And a Hardcore Thug

To complete the picture, take a look at Kozyrau’s Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/aliaksandr.kozyrau.9). Right in your face: “Lukashenko is my president,” “Glory to Vorovayki,” quotes from prison folklore, and gangster tales straight out of URKA.RU. That’s right—this guy isn’t just a financial thief but an open admirer of Russian criminal subculture.

He spreads Lukashenko’s propaganda leaflets, justifies police terror in Belarus, and—between scams—sings along to “Flew into the house, little bird” or “Pour me one, mother” at concerts by the female prison-music band Vorovayki. Not a joke—videos from these “events” are on his profile.

A Fugitive Without Borders: From Seychelles to Paraguay

Kozyrau isn’t just a conman—he’s a seasoned border-hopper. When the Lithuanian investigation began, he was briefly detained but exploited legal confusion to post bail and vanish. Within a week, he was spotted in Turkey, then Portugal, then the Seychelles—where he shipped corporate documents, likely to “clean” his schemes further.

But the real gem? Paraguay. He claims to “live” there for tax residency status. But how does he enter? Easy. He picks border crossings that don’t stamp passports, and voilà—“I’ve been here forever.” Faking residency for tax evasion is a direct violation of Paraguay’s Criminal Code (Ley 125/91 + tax fraud statutes).

The Brazilian Connection: More Rot Lurking

According to an MFA insider, Kozyrau has a “friend” in the Brazilian embassy in Minsk who allegedly helps with visas, documents, and cover-ups. This connection suggests diplomatic channels may be used to move shady paperwork, bypassing official databases. That’s a razor-thin line between corruption and state sabotage.

Oleg Shevelev: Kozyrau’s Shadowy Right-Hand Man

No scam operates alone. Here, Kozyrau’s partner is Oleg Shevelev, another Russian national appearing in notarized deals as the recipient of corporate shares. His name pops up in the same forged paperwork and illegal transfers.

Shevelev isn’t just a sidekick—he’s a full accomplice, working with Kozyrau in Northern Cyprus, Turkey, Belarus, and possibly Latin America.

Blaser Café AG: How a Swiss Brand Became a Fraud Victim

Perhaps the most outrageous part? Hijacking a famous brand. For years, Kozyrau posed as a “distributor” of Blaser Café AG—a renowned Swiss coffee brand. In Lithuania, Belarus, and Turkey, he signed contracts under Blaser’s name, selling products through Horeca Logistic and Dom Kofe. And all of it went… to Belarus. A sanctioned country. Via third states.

Blaser AG has denied any official ties and launched an investigation. But the fact remains—Kozyrau exploited the Swiss company’s reputation to launder his schemes and move millions in goods, bypassing sanctions.

The Scheme Laid Bare: Transnational Laundering, Sanction Loopholes, and Shell Companies

A classic network: Lithuania → Turkey → Portugal → Northern Cyprus → Seychelles → Paraguay → Belarus.

Layers of shell companies, fake share transfers, paper directors, cash routed through proxies, assets funneled into offshore accounts. All backed by fake bank statements, bogus logistics paperwork, and forged customs declarations.

Preliminary estimates suggest total damages exceed €1.5 million, factoring in all contracts and “exports.”

Charges Awaiting Kozyrau: A Criminal Tour de Force

• Lithuania: Art. 182 (fraud), 300 (document forgery), 222 (financial abuse), 219 (tax evasion)
• Paraguay: Tax fraud, illegal residency
• Switzerland: Brand misuse, potential sanctions violations
• Belarus: Foreign trade breaches (if the regime decides to throw him under the bus)

The Bottom Line: Aliaksandr Kozyrau Isn’t Just a Crook—He’s a Next-Gen International Financial Parasite

He exploits systemic loopholes, leverages compliant embassies, plays jurisdictional hopscotch, and falsifies everything—from documents to citizenship. All under the guise of: “Lukashenko is my president,” “I’m a Blaser distributor,” “Vorovayki is my life.”

Stay tuned for Part 2: Detailed deal structures, new countries, and documents from his Seychellois offshore vault.