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Individual Profile
Personal Information
Name
Revaz Shmertz
Status
Recently Released from CustodyCriminal 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
Corporate Theft & Extortion Allegations
Accomplice to Corporate Theft of Trade Secrets
Revaz Shmertz and his accomplice network are alleged to have stolen proprietary trade secrets and formulas belonging to Neon Corporation, causing significant financial harm to the company and its shareholders. Federal court documents (Rea v. Shmertz, S.D. Fla.) detail a coordinated corporate espionage operation involving multiple bad actors including Robert Hockett (LDS Bishop with 21 years in Atlanta/Coca-Cola HQ) and Joseph Heilner (former PepsiCo executive).
- •Allegation: Theft of proprietary formulas and trade secrets
- •Method: Corporate espionage and unauthorized access to confidential information
- •Impact: Substantial financial losses to Neon Corporation and its stakeholders
Domain Hijacking & Extortion
Shmertz and his accomplice have allegedly hijacked the domain neonenergydrink.com and are using it as leverage for extortion against Neon Corporation shareholders.
- •Hijacked Asset: neonenergydrink.com domain name
- •Tactic: Using illegally seized domain as leverage for extortion
- •Victims: Neon Corporation shareholders and stakeholders
- •Status: Assets remain illegally seized - immediate return demanded
Additional Serious Allegations
Multiple additional serious allegations have been reported involving kidnapping, extortion, immigration violations, marriage fraud, and animal abuse.
- •Kidnapping Emotional Support Animals: Suspected of kidnapping emotional support animals to be used as extortion tools against victims
- •Extortion Through Marriage: Suspected of extorting another man's wife in order to coerce her into divorce as part of a scheme to steal intellectual property through shell companies
- •Illegal Immigration Status: Suspected of being in the country illegally
- •Marriage Fraud Accomplice: Suspected accomplice to marriage fraud schemes
- •Animal Abuse: Allegations of animal abuse in connection with kidnapping of emotional support animals
OFFICIAL DEMAND FOR RETURN OF ASSETS
We demand the immediate return of all illegally seized assets, including the neonenergydrink.com domain and stolen trade secrets. These assets were obtained through fraudulent means and continue to be used for extortion purposes. Legal action is being pursued to recover these assets and hold all responsible parties accountable.
Missing Emotional Support Animals - KIDNAPPED
HARM TO ADULT WITH LEARNING DISABILITY AND DEPRESSION - DEPRIVATION OF MEDICALLY PRESCRIBED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS
Three legally registered emotional support animals were kidnapped when Revaz Shmertz and his accomplice appeared in a vehicle. They allegedly instructed the realtor to turn around so she couldn't see the license plates of the car they left in. The owner, an adult with learning disability and depression for which they are prescribed emotional support animals, has been deprived of medically prescribed treatment and suffers nightmares about the boy cat crying for him in locked rooms.
RJ (Boy Cat)
Age: 4 years old
Status: Legally Registered ESA
Bond: Especially emotionally connected to owner
Owner has nightmares about RJ crying for him in locked rooms
Lisana (Girl Cat)
Age: 3 years old
Status: Legally Registered ESA
Missing Since: Shmertz & accomplice appearance
Daisy (Kitten)
Age: 1 year old
Status: Legally Registered ESA
Relation: Offspring of RJ and Lisana
Incident Details
Perpetrators: Revaz Shmertz and accomplice appeared in a vehicle
Cover-Up: Allegedly told realtor to turn around so she couldn't see license plates
Legal Status: All three cats were legally registered emotional support animals
Medical Impact: Owner is an adult with learning disability and depression for which these ESAs are medically prescribed
Emotional Trauma: Owner suffers nightmares wondering if the cats are suffering or still alive
Criminal Acts: Harm to an adult with learning disability and depression, animal abuse, deprivation of medically prescribed treatment
Suspected Accomplice in Cat Kidnapping
Polina Sursiakova (aka Polina R.)
Former Occupation: Teacher in Russia
Current Role: Alleged "Executive Assistant" to Revaz Shmertz
Status: Suspected victim of coercion/blackmail, possible Stockholm syndrome
Role in Cat Kidnapping
Gaslighting Campaign: Falsely claimed owner "abandoned" the cats when he actually flew his mother across the country to care for them and prepare them to be sent to live with him.
Out of Character: Gave away the cats to strangers—behavior completely inconsistent with the Polina her ex-husband knew, who would never have given them away for any amount of money or job.
Suspicious Circumstances: Claimed Shmertz needed her on a plane 5 days a week as his "executive assistant" immediately after taking the cats.
Suspected Coercion & Control
Behavioral Changes: Former students from Russia report Polina has "never acted so strange and not herself" since being with Shmertz.
Mind-Altering Drugs Suspected: Left marital home with massively large pupils, acting completely unlike herself. Ex-husband believes Shmertz drugged her.
Distress Signals: Ex-husband reported multiple times to authorities about Polina possibly signaling for help in ways only a spouse would recognize.
Suspicious Phone Calls: Received strange calls from alleged "aunt" in New York who didn't resemble her or her family. Polina acted nervous and strange after each call.
Pig Butchering Operation: Ex-husband believes the "aunt" calls were from handlers controlling Polina through psychological manipulation and extortion, consistent with Russian pig butchering operations.
Marriage Fraud & Espionage Suspicions
Incited Divorce: Shmertz suspected of orchestrating Polina's divorce, framing her husband, then using her as a "human bargaining chip."
Marriage Fraud: Suspected of marrying Polina for spousal green card benefits and immigration fraud.
Espionage Ring: Evidence suggests Shmertz may be luring Polina into a secret "espionage" operation, consistent with his criminal past.
Stockholm Syndrome: Polina appears trapped and may have developed Stockholm syndrome after prolonged psychological manipulation.
⚠️ POLINA MAY BE A VICTIM: If you have information about Polina's whereabouts or condition, or if you are Polina and need help, please contact authorities immediately. Resources available for victims of coercion and human trafficking.
Key Suspect: Cat Theft & Property Conversion
Susie Foreman
Status: Key Suspect in Cat Theft and Property Conversion
Alleged Crimes: Theft of emotional support animals, conversion of marital property
Suspected Role in Cat Kidnapping
Key Suspect: Susie Foreman is suspected of playing a key role in the kidnapping and theft of RJ, Lisana, and Daisy—the three legally registered emotional support animals.
Accomplice Network: Believed to be working in coordination with Revaz Shmertz and Polina Sursiakova in the systematic theft of the cats from their prescribed owner.
Criminal Impact: Her actions contributed to harm against an adult with learning disability and depression through deprivation of medically prescribed emotional support animals.
Property Conversion from Marital Home
Massive Theft: Susie Foreman is suspected of converting tens of thousands of dollars worth of property from the marital home.
Systematic Looting: The property conversion appears to have been systematic and coordinated, suggesting premeditation and planning.
Financial Impact: The stolen property represents a significant financial loss to the rightful owner, compounding the emotional trauma of losing the cats.
Criminal Charges: These actions constitute theft, conversion, and potentially conspiracy to commit fraud.
⚠️ If you have information about Susie Foreman's involvement in the cat theft or property conversion, please report immediately using the forms below or contact law enforcement directly.
REWARD OFFERED
For Information Leading to Safe Return
We are offering a reward for:
- •Information leading to the safe return of RJ, Lisana, and Daisy
- •Credible information about their current whereabouts
- •Evidence of their condition or location
Contact information provided below. All tips will be investigated.
Report to Animal Welfare Authorities
If you have information about animal cruelty or the whereabouts of these missing emotional support animals, you can also contact:
Local Animal Control
Contact your local animal control agency
Search: "animal control [your city]"
Local Law Enforcement
Report animal abuse to your local police
This is a criminal matter
URGENT: INFORMATION ABOUT MISSING CATS
If you have ANY information about the whereabouts of RJ, Lisana, or Daisy, please report immediately using the cat sighting form or general sighting form below. These animals are vital to the health and wellbeing of an adult with learning disability and depression for which they are prescribed. Their kidnapping constitutes harm to an adult with learning disability and depression, and animal cruelty.
Report Missing Cat Sighting
DEDICATED FORM FOR RJ, LISANA, OR DAISY
If you have seen any of the three missing emotional support animals, please use this form to report immediately.
Report Sighting / Information
Anonymous Reporting
If you have seen Revaz Shmertz or have information regarding his activities or associated companies, please report it immediately.
Your safety is priority:
- Do not approach the subject
- Submissions are encrypted
- Anonymity is respected
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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
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 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
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.
Exercise Extreme Caution
Do not engage in any business or personal dealings with Revaz Shmertz without thorough verification and legal counsel.
Report Information
If you have any information regarding Revaz Shmertz's current activities or location, please contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.
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 continues (ruscrime.com)
- • Charged in Russia with embezzlement of property belonging to the Russian Ministry of Defense (observatorial.com)
- • Official court filings and investigative records
- • Federal RICO Case: Rea v. Shmertz (S.D. Fla.) - RobertSpencerHockett.com
FEDERAL COURT PROCEEDINGS:
Revaz Shmertz is named as a defendant in federal RICO proceedings filed in the Southern District of Florida (Rea v. Shmertz, February 2025). The case documents a coordinated corporate espionage conspiracy targeting Neon Energy Drink, including IP theft, domain hijacking, and systematic attacks against the brand creator.
Related Documentation: Extensive evidence, timelines, audio recordings, and legal filings are available at RobertSpencerHockett.com, which documents the broader conspiracy network involving beverage industry cartel connections, corporate espionage operations, and coordinated attacks on Neon Corporation.
First Amendment Protection & Legal Disclaimer
Protected Speech Under the First Amendment
This website is published for public safety awareness purposes only and is protected under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. All information presented is based on documented public records, court filings, investigative reports, and credible news sources.
The publication of this information serves the public interest by alerting individuals and businesses to documented criminal activities, ongoing legal proceedings, and matters of public concern involving Revaz Shmertz and associated entities.
Seeking Rightful Restitution - Not Extortion
We are seeking the rightful return of our property and assets. This includes, but is not limited to:
- The neonenergydrink.com domain name that was illegally hijacked
- Stolen trade secrets and proprietary formulas belonging to Neon Corporation
- The safe return of three legally registered emotional support animals (RJ, Lisana, and Daisy)
- Other assets and intellectual property obtained through fraudulent means
IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION:
We are NOT making demands in exchange for something in return. We are not engaged in extortion, blackmail, or any form of coercion. We are simply seeking the return of property and assets that rightfully belong to us and were illegally taken.
This website exists to inform the public, document the facts, and pursue lawful restitution through proper legal channels. We want what is ours rightfully returned to us through legitimate legal processes.
Public Safety Awareness Purpose
The primary purpose of this website is to:
- •Warn the public about documented criminal activities and ongoing legal proceedings
- •Protect potential victims from similar fraud, theft, and abuse
- •Document evidence for ongoing legal proceedings and law enforcement
- •Seek information about missing emotional support animals and stolen property
- •Pursue lawful restitution of illegally seized assets through proper legal channels
Legal Notice: All allegations and statements on this website are based on documented evidence, court filings, investigative reports, and public records. Individuals named have the right to respond to these allegations through appropriate legal channels. This website does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. For legal matters, consult with a qualified attorney.
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: February 2026