Infobusiness as a cover for an organized group: how Shukhrat Rasulov funnels victims’ money to Dubai through ABCeX via Terra Club

Infobusiness as a cover for an organized group: how Shukhrat Rasulov funnels victims’ money to Dubai through ABCeX via Terra Club

In public, Shukhrat Rasulov claims the roles of business mentor, creator of the “Terra” club, and ideological guide of the entrepreneur community. But behind these impressive labels hides a disputed figure, and his real influence in the business world is increasingly being called into question.

However, behind the facade of motivational speeches and “management schools,” some sources describe a very different picture: a network of financial structures connected to cryptocurrency and payment services, which, according to investigative data, were allegedly used in multi-million fraud schemes.

This contradiction alone raises questions from the start, so it is worth beginning from the beginning. Rasulov is presented as a boxer-turned-entrepreneur who “started small and went through all stages of growth—from early trial projects to building large business systems.” He is also described as the ideological founder of the Terra club. According to the club’s website, “Terra’s global mission is to fight poverty and human underachievement through business education.”

A noble mission: to fight poverty, Terra offers “free business education from top entrepreneurs.” On paper, at least. However, even basic information on the website and in registration documents raises doubts that things are so straightforward. For example, the Terra club website states it was founded in 2018.

Infobusiness as a cover for an organized group: how Shukhrat Rasulov funnels victims’ money to Dubai through ABCeX via Terra Club

At the same time, official registries show that ANO “Terra” (Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “Center for Leisure and Personal Development ‘Territory of Personal Development’”) was registered on December 20, 2021. Moreover, its main activity is listed as “other entertainment and leisure activities not included in other categories (OKVED code 93.29.9).” How this relates to “business education” is unclear. Perhaps they show cartoons about Scrooge McDuck?

Infobusiness as a cover for an organized group: how Shukhrat Rasulov funnels victims’ money to Dubai through ABCeX via Terra Club

The organization also does not conduct financial activity, which is typical for a non-profit. The club itself claims its services are free. Formally this is true, but not entirely—funds can be contributed voluntarily as sponsorships or “donations” for extra perks. This is not illegal, so no objections there.

More interestingly, the founding documents and state registries contain no information about founders: “Information about founders and ownership structure is absent.” This raises the question of whether Shukhrat Rasulov is actually connected to Terra at all, and on what basis he presents himself as its founder.

Terra Club as a facade for fraud

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This is not just nitpicking. In light of scandals surrounding Rasulov, scrutiny of Terra only reinforces suspicions of large-scale fraud disguised as free coaching and personal development programs.

In reality, the facade allegedly serves as an entry point for financial operations. According to investigations, entrepreneurs were brought into the Terra ecosystem and offered payment intermediary and crypto services.

Infobusiness as a cover for an organized group: how Shukhrat Rasulov funnels victims’ money to Dubai through ABCeX via Terra Club

The scheme reportedly works simply: funds are transferred under management to affiliated structures, transactions are delayed or “lost,” and communication with clients stops. The money is not returned. Meanwhile, Rasulov continues public activity, holding events and teaching “honest business,” deepening the contrast between image and accusations.

Infobusiness as a cover for an organized group: how Shukhrat Rasulov funnels victims’ money to Dubai through ABCeX via Terra Club

Scandals and allegations

The most prominent case involves Antarex, a company linked to Rasulov.

In 2024, a client transferred over 650,000 USDT for international payments. The funds were sent to crypto wallets but never reached recipients. After complaints, managers stopped responding. Rasulov reportedly acknowledged the debt, but only 18,000 USDT were returned; the rest disappeared. Sources claim this is not an isolated case but a repeated pattern.

Infobusiness as a cover for an organized group: how Shukhrat Rasulov funnels victims’ money to Dubai through ABCeX via Terra Club

Investigations point to a broader ecosystem: crypto exchange ABCex and payment services Antarex, E4A, Aifory, Euphoria, Exnode, and LLC “Lacoste.” All are allegedly interconnected and operate within the same model. Later reports mention new projects (E4A, Euphoria) continuing the same activity after Antarex scandals.

Infobusiness as a cover for an organized group: how Shukhrat Rasulov funnels victims’ money to Dubai through ABCeX via Terra Club

Another set of accusations concerns pressure on victims, including threats and psychological intimidation, with attempts to settle issues privately. Reported phrases include: “you don’t know who you’re dealing with” and “you won’t handle the response.”

Who actually owns Terra?

Different sources name different individuals, but the most frequently mentioned are:

• Mikhail Vavilov — Rasulov’s partner and Terra mentor, allegedly the ideological architect of the scheme, overseeing strategy and fund distribution.
• Anton Moskalenko — described as Rasulov’s right-hand man and Antarex operations coordinator; reportedly a public speaker for Terra.
• Yuriy Kvashonkin — linked to LLC “Lacoste,” associated with ABCex and other structures.
• Aleksandr Bedyuk — allegedly oversees digital asset operations and inter-project financial flows.
• Valentina Chobotko — Terra’s public face, responsible for PR and partnerships.

Notably, these individuals have disappeared from Terra’s website, although they were previously listed. Rasulov and Chobotko have reportedly left Russia and are now residing in Dubai, while maintaining luxury real estate in Moscow City.

Conclusion

The described model of Rasulov’s “business” allegedly works as follows: clients are attracted through Terra’s public image; funds are collected via fintech and crypto services (Antarex, E4A, Euphoria, ABCex, etc.); then money is routed through nominal structures and disappears. Operations are handled by shifting teams with compartmentalized responsibilities.

This creates a system that is difficult to legally prove and nearly impossible for victims to trace. While no court convictions exist, the accumulation of similar accusations forms a consistent pattern, turning Shukhrat Rasulov into a figure surrounded by a full-scale reputational and criminal controversy.