PUBLIC SAFETY WARNING

IMMEDIATE ALERT: REVAZ SHMERTZ

Individual Profile

Identify Subject
Revaz Shmertz

Personal Information

Name

Revaz Shmertz

Citizenship

Israel

Status

Recently Released from Custody

Criminal Record

Primary Conviction

Especially Large-Scale Fraud

Prison Sentence Served

10 Months (Russian Prison)

Additional Charges

Theft of property from 16 companies previously owned by the Russian Ministry of Defense

Critical Safety Concern

Suspicious Death of Key Witness

A critical aspect of the criminal case against Revaz Shmertz involves the suspicious death of Valeriy Kulish, a lawyer who provided evidence against Shmertz.

  • •Professional Role: Lawyer for the Military Construction Department of Moscow
  • •Critical Action: Provided evidence to investigators against Revaz Shmertz
  • •Outcome: Died after falling from the window of the Main Investigation Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in October 2021
  • •Connection: The provided court document explicitly links Mr. Kulish's death to the defendant's criminal activities

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Anonymous Reporting

If you have seen Revaz Shmertz or have information regarding his activities or associated companies, please report it immediately.

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  • Do not approach the subject
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Associated Companies & Entities

Caution: The following entities have been identified as being associated with Revaz Shmertz through direct ownership, management roles, or investment activities.

Beyond Research Labs, LLC

Named defendant in legal proceedings involving Revaz Shmertz.

BR Capital

Venture fund co-founded by Shmertz, focusing on blockchain, crypto, and Web3 initiatives.

T-Digital Ltd

UK-registered company (Company No. 13399866) where Shmertz served as Director. Focuses on digital asset investment strategies.

DOES 1-10

Unidentified entities listed in legal complaints associated with Shmertz's business network.

Vorsma LLC

Company involved in the theft of state property charges; allegedly used to embezzle assets from the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Push Protocol

Shmertz is listed as an Angel Investor for this communication protocol for Web3.

NOTE: This list is not exhaustive. Revaz Shmertz may operate through other shell companies or new entities not yet identified in public records.

Criminal History & Allegations

Fraud

Large-Scale Embezzlement

Revaz Shmertz was charged with committing fraud on an especially large scale under Part 4, Article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, with potential imprisonment of up to 10 years.

Initiated: 2014 | Basis: Statement from relatives of Alexei Dushutin

Theft

Theft of State Property

Charged with stealing property belonging to 16 companies previously owned by the Russian Ministry of Defense. According to investigators, Shmertz and other persons stole commercial real estate belonging to Vorsma LLC.

Status: Pleads not guilty

Framing

Allegations of Victim Framing

The case involves allegations that Shmertz framed his victims' suspected murderer of his whistleblower. The complex legal maneuvers and the subsequent death of the key witness, Valeriy Kulish, highlight the extreme caution the public should exercise.

Note: Shmertz's legal team claims he was the victim of slander and that the case was initiated without proper basis.

Public Safety Advisory

Due to the serious nature of the criminal activities, the conviction, and the connection to the death of a key witness, the public is advised to exercise extreme caution regarding any interaction with Revaz Shmertz.

1

Exercise Extreme Caution

Do not engage in any business or personal dealings with Revaz Shmertz without thorough verification and legal counsel.

2

Report Information

If you have any information regarding Revaz Shmertz's current activities or location, please contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.

3

Verify Claims

Be skeptical of any claims or business proposals from individuals claiming to be associated with or representing Revaz Shmertz.

Source Documentation

Official Court Documents

This public safety warning is based on official court documents, news articles, and investigative reports documenting the criminal activities and suspicious circumstances surrounding Revaz Shmertz.

Key Sources:

  • • Investigation of a criminal case against a businessman from Israel continues (ruscrime.com)
  • • Israeli citizen in Russia charged with embezzlement of property belonging to the Russian Ministry of Defense (observatorial.com)
  • • Official court filings and investigative records

This website serves as a public safety warning based on documented criminal records and investigative findings. All information is sourced from official court documents and credible news sources.

Last Updated: December 2025