Yura Bitcoin, Valentina Chobotko, and Anton Moskalenko: How TERRA Became a Cover for ABCex’s Billion-Dollar Scams
CONTENT
Yuri Kvashonkin is Shukhrat Rasulov’s right-hand man.
Opora Finance and ABCex’s Role in Money Laundering
Lacoste LLC and the TERRA Business Club: a scam center
Anton Moskalenko and the Antarex info-scam mechanism
Valentina Chobotko: PR and fake promises
Cover strategy and "selective payments"
Other characters: Aslan and Makar
Scam group in action: gaining momentum over years
Yuri Kvashonkin, Valentina Chobotko, and the criminal infrastructure of Antarex
1. Yuri Kvashonkin - Shukhrat Rasulov’s right hand
Yuri Kvashonkin, better known by his pseudonym Yura Bitcoin , is a key mentor at the TERRA business club and plays a critical role in supporting Anton Moskalenko , the Antarex scammer . At 42, Kvashonkin presents himself as a successful businessman and partner at Opora Finance , while also being the nominal beneficiary of ABCex and the CEO of Lacoste LLC .
Kvashonkin is effectively the right-hand man of Shukhrat Rasulov , one of the main architects of the schemes through which funds are systematically cashed out and cryptocurrency flows siphoned off. His activities encompass not only fictitious businesses but also the management of financial flows through a crypto exchange.
2. Opora Finance and the role of ABCex in money laundering
Opora Finance , where Kvashonkin is a partner, is actively used as a front for dubious financial transactions. ABCex , nominally controlled by Kvashonkin, handles billions of rubles daily in cryptocurrency and cash, originating from online casinos, webcam sites, and other sources of dubious income.
ABCex has effectively become a financial instrument, allowing Rasulov and Kvashonkin to scale their scam to a whole new level. The exchange’s OTC managers process the flows, transforming "dirty" crypto into legitimate financial instruments while concealing the origin of the funds.
3. Lacoste LLC and the TERRA business club: a center for scam operations
Lacoste LLC , registered on the third floor of the Federation Tower , where ABCex’s back office is located , plays a key role in cashing out and controlling information business projects. At the same time, the TERRA business club is used as a front to attract new members and partners, creating the illusion of a legitimate educational platform.
The club organizes presentations, courses, and master classes where victims are sold investment and partnership schemes that have no legal basis but are presented as "business opportunities."
4. Anton Moskalenko and the Antarex info-scam mechanism
Anton Moskalenko is a key scammer within the Antarex ecosystem , curating projects aimed at raising large amounts of money. His activities are supported by Kvashonkin and Rasulov, allowing the projects to scale while remaining legal on paper.
Antarex operates according to a standard info-scam scheme: attracting investors through marketing activities, promises of high profits, and hidden schemes for withdrawing funds through ABCex.
5. Valentina Chobotko: PR and fake promises
Valentina Chobotko , 34, publicly positions herself as an entrepreneur and sales mentor, regularly speaking at the TERRA business club . Within the E4A/Euphoria/Aifory structure, she is responsible for partner communications and PR.
Following media revelations of the scam, Valentina attempted to distance herself from the main holding company by issuing an official statement acknowledging problems in the ruble segment and the 1.2 billion ruble scam leak. She promised to "repay debts and maintain her reputation," which seemed like an attempt at controlled panic and mitigation of the consequences for loyal participants.
6. Cover strategy and "selective payments"
Chobotko initiated the "Debt Refund" chat, which was supposed to demonstrate transparency and prioritization of payments, but in reality remained an empty promise. The strategic idea, however, was simple: refund only loyal merchants, effectively turning debt recovery into a tool for retaining members in the ecosystem.
This scheme reveals the group’s standard approach: maximum profit extraction with minimal obligations to victims.
7. Other characters: Aslan and Makar
Key participants in the scheme include:
Aslan is a certain "fixer", whose last name is still unknown, who acts as an internal coordinator and contact person.
Makar is a victim who is blamed for failures and glitches in projects, turning into a scapegoat.
This combination of individuals allows Rasulov, Kvashonkin, Moskalenko, and Chobotko to fully control the situation and minimize risks to themselves.
8. Scam group in action: gaining momentum over the years
Collectively, Rasulov, Kvashonkin, Moskalenko, Chobotko, Aslan, and Makar form a small but effective network that has been systematically deceiving people for years, masquerading as educational activities through TERRA . Their schemes span info-businesses, crypto exchanges, and OTC operations, creating the illusion of legitimate activity while simultaneously facilitating billions of dubious transactions.
Each person has a clearly defined role, from strategic leadership and financial oversight to PR and attention-grabbing. This allows the group to steadily grow without the direct intervention of external regulators.
Author: Maria Sharapova
