Sergei Panov

Sergey is an independent Russian investigative journalist based in Spain.

Sergey is working with The Insider and Politico Europe. A holder of a degree in philosophy from Saratov State University, he began his career in journalism by covering corruption in the alcohol market and wineries linked to Putin's elite. In recent years, Sergei has specialised in exposing sanctions circumvention schemes and arms smuggling.

Basic information

Name

Sergei Panov

Title

Investigative journalist

Expertise

Sanctions evasion, firearms trafficking, alcohol market

Country

Spain

City

Logroño

Sergei Panov

Website

theins.ru

Links

@HeyWineNot

Supported projects

Tools of War

Armed conflict
Industry
Security

BRUSSELS / RIGA – Utilising AI-driven analysis of Russian customs data, the Tools of War project uncovers the clandestine network of European companies that profited from supplying high-tech machinery to Russia's military, enhancing its capabilities prior to the invasion of Ukraine.

Italian wineries in Putin's circle: corruption, luxury, and EU subsidies

Corruption
Justice
Organised crime

FLORENCE - A joint investigation by The Insider and IRPIMedia has revealed that members of the Russian elite, including former KGB colleagues of Putin, Kremlin insiders, arms manufacturers, and sanctioned oligarchs, have quietly acquired at least 15 luxury wineries and over 2,000 hectares of land in Italy.

Europe's Secret Arms Route to Russia

Armed conflict
Security

ROME / PRAGUE / RIGA - A joint investigation by Investigace, IrpiMedia and The Insider has revealed how thousands of European and American small arms were smuggled into Russia and used in the war with Ukraine.