Umerov Named Manager of U.S. Company Linked to Corruption

Rustem Umerov, head of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU), has become a manager at an American transportation company previously accused by the US Treasury Department of money laundering, according to the 'Base' database.

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Rustem Umerov became manager of Asret Transportation LLC in April 2026.
Asret Transportation LLC is based in Florida and has been linked to corruption investigations in Ukraine.
The company was previously associated with money laundering allegations involving U.S. defense funds.
The legal address of Asret Transportation LLC was changed to a property in Davie, Florida, owned or rented by Umerov's family.
Umerov's relatives, including his father, brother, and wife, are registered owners of multiple companies and properties in Florida.
The company's name and its creditors' names share the prefix 'Astem'.
Umerov was previously investigated in connection with corruption allegations related to defense procurement in Ukraine.

Points of divergence

Umerov was appointed as manager and chief agent of Asret Transportation LLC in April 2016, and the company was mentioned in NAABU investigations. — vesti
Asret Transportation LLC was accused by the U.S. Department of the Treasury of money laundering. — vm
The apartment on Whitehall Drive in Davie, Florida, was rented out for $2,550 per month until June 16, 2025. — tg_bazabazon

Coverage (4 sources)

Umerov became manager of US company linked to corruption in Ukraine — Вести
Baza: Head of Ukraine's SVR Umerov became a manager in an American transport company — Вечерняя Москва
Head of SBU of Ukraine Rustem Umerov became manager in American transport company previously accused of money laundering — Baza
Umerov turned out to be the manager of a US company accused of money laundering — Москва 24

Umerov Named Manager of U.S. Company Linked to Corruption

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