Gaurav Srivastava - The Businessman Brought Down By Disinformation (Pt. 2)

Pavel Ivlev - The Lawyer Who Refused To Betray His Client

Russian lawyer Pavel Ivlev fled to the United States in 2004 after refusing to fabricate testimony against Mikhail Khodorkovsky during the Russian government’s dismantling of oil giant Yukos Oil Company. Labeled a fugitive and accused of bribery and embezzlement, Ivlev’s life was upended as he fought political persecution. Now vindicated but remains a long-term political refugee, Ivlev reflects on his role in one of Russia’s most infamous legal battles and the price of standing up to an authoritarian regime. Follow Zach Abramowitz on X and subscribe to his substack ⁠⁠Legally Disrupted⁠⁠ [https://www.legallydisrupted.com/] Go to ⁠targeted.com⁠ [https://targeted.com/] to learn more...

Aron Shaviv - The Targeting Victim Turned Targeting Expert

In 2019, international political strategist Aron Shaviv was the target of an Interpol Red Notice accusing him of terrorism and involvement in a coup attempt in Montenegro, a claim linked to his work for an opposition party that was challenging a 27-year regime. Eventually cleared by Interpol and named in a U.S. Human Rights Report as a victim of misuse of international law enforcement tools for politically motivated reprisal, this episode highlights how Shaviv’s ordeal impacted his career, finances and family life for years to follow. Follow Zach Abramowitz on X and subscribe to his substack ⁠Legally Disrupted⁠ [https://www.legallydisrupted.com/] Go to targeted.com [https://targeted.com/] to learn more...

Amalia Zatari & Dr. Alexandra Arkhipova - The Story That Unmasked A Serial Targeter

BBC Russia journalist Amalia Zatari and anthropologist Dr. Arkhipova exposed the identity of a Kremlin supporter that used a false name to snitch on those critical of the war in Ukraine. Amalia’s reporting revealed how this individual’s actions contributed to several dissidents being targeted by the regime and labeled as foreign agents, shedding light on the personal risks faced by those who dare to speak out. Follow Zach Abramowitz on X and subscribe to his substack Legally Disrupted [https://www.legallydisrupted.com/] Go to targeted.com to learn more...

Gaurav Srivastava - The Businessman Brought Down By Disinformation (Pt. 2)

Gaurav Srivastava was targeted by a smear campaign accusing him of being a fraud. These accusations were a failed attempt to avert the sanctioning of his former business partner by the UK, EU, and Switzerland for illicit trading in Russian oil. As disinformation spread across news websites, Wikipedia, and social media, it then spilled over into real life with phone calls and emails targeting his friends, family, business associates, banks and parents of his children's school, causing significant damage to his reputation, disrupting his business, and casting a dark shadow over his personal life. After enduring these claims for nearly two years, Gaurav is finally breaking his silence, sharing the impact of these accusations and his ongoing battle to reclaim his reputation. Follow Zach Abramotwitz on X [https://x.com/ZachAbramowitz] and subscribe to his substack Legally Disrupted [https://www.legallydisrupted.com/] Go to targeted.com [http://targeted.com/] to learn more...

Gaurav Srivastava - The Businessman Brought Down By Disinformation (Pt. 1)

Gaurav Srivastava was targeted by a smear campaign accusing him of being a fraud. These accusations were a failed attempt to avert the sanctioning of his former business partner by the UK, EU, and Switzerland for illicit trading in Russian oil. As disinformation spread across news websites, Wikipedia, and social media, it then spilled over into real life with phone calls and emails targeting his friends, family, business associates, banks and parents of his children's school, causing significant damage to his reputation, disrupting his business, and casting a dark shadow over his personal life. After enduring these claims for nearly two years, Gaurav is finally breaking his silence, sharing the impact of these accusations and his ongoing battle to reclaim his reputation. Follow Zach Abramotwitz on X [https://x.com/ZachAbramowitz] and subscribe to his substack Legally Disrupted [https://www.legallydisrupted.com/] Go to targeted.com [http://targeted.com/] to learn more...