Dubai is famous for its towering skyscrapers, gold markets, luxury hotels, and some of the biggest trade deals in the world. Contracts worth billions are signed here, and financial activity never stops. But in this city of endless opportunities, there’s also a darker side—where beneath the glamour, fraudulent schemes thrive. One such case is that of Maurice Anisimov, who, despite his apparent success, found himself at the center of a major financial fraud.  

Born in 1990 and holding multiple passports, Anisimov first established a consulting business in Switzerland before relocating to the UAE. There, he became a manager at a major international company. Everything was running smoothly—until a 130-million-dirham deal came into play.  

Anisimov claimed that the bank had frozen the funds but offered a solution—transferring the money through third-party financial structures. However, instead of forwarding the funds to the company’s partners, he redirected them to his personal accounts. Soon after, he vanished, and all attempts to contact him failed.  

The investigation led to the seizure of only 37 million dirhams, while the rest of the money disappeared without a trace. Authorities continue their search for evidence, but so far, Anisimov has managed to evade responsibility.