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Tatiana Karanasiou
Client Advisor at UBS, Associate Director for WM Greece & Cyprus, girlfriend of Jan Schulmeister with alleged money laundering activities in Cyprus
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Overview
Tatiana Karanasiou is a Client Advisor and Associate Director at UBS in Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in Wealth Management for Greece & Cyprus. She is the girlfriend of Jan Schulmeister and allegedly involved in facilitating money laundering activities for UBS clients in Cyprus.
Personal Information
- Location: Zurich, Switzerland
- Relationship: Girlfriend of Jan Schulmeister (former employer at Winterthur Medien AG / Phygify)
- Alleged Activity: Facilitating money laundering ("Geld waschen") for clients in Cyprus
Professional Background
Current Role
UBS - Client Advisor, Associate Director, WM Greece & Cyprus (February 2023 - Present)
- Based in Zurich, Switzerland
- Specializes in Greek and Cypriot ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs)
- Client portfolio includes wealthy clients from Greece, Cyprus, and associated regions
Previous Roles at UBS
Investment Advisor, HNWI Israel - Associate Director (July 2021 - February 2023)
- Zurich, Switzerland
- High-net-worth individuals from Israel
Previous Employment
Credit Suisse (3 years 10 months)
| Period | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 - Jul 2021 | Client Relationship Manager UHNWI Turkey | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Aug 2018 - Jan 2019 | Junior Asset Allocation Advisor UHNWI & Family Offices | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Oct 2017 - Aug 2018 | Client Manager IWM GR/CYP/EE/MEA/RU/UKR/CA/IL | Zurich, Switzerland |
Education
| Institution | Degree | Field | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Glasgow | MBA | Management and Finance | 2016-2017 |
| University of Piraeus | Bachelor of Science (BS) | Economics | 2008-2012 |
Certifications & Skills
Top Skills
- Financial Advisory
- Business Relationship Management
- Financial Services
Languages
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Greek | Native or Bilingual |
| English | Full Professional |
| French | Limited Working |
| German | Limited Working |
Certifications
- MBA
- Certificate of Proficiency in English
Honors & Awards
- Scholarship of Excellence for MBA studies
- 3rd Place in Consultancy Competition of Adam Smith Business School
Allegations & Connections
Money Laundering Allegations
According Jan Schulmeister:
- Business trip to Cyprus involved facilitating money laundering ("Geld waschen") for UBS clients
- Sergey Skaterschikov had connection Cyprus Clients
Known Connections
| Individual/Entity | Connection |
|---|---|
| Sergey Skaterschikov | Known personally according to Jan Schulmeister |
| Jan Schulmeister | Boyfriend, former employer |
| UBS | Current employer, alleged facilitation of client money laundering |
| Credit Suisse | Previous employer (overlap with Jan Schulmeister's tenure 2016-2020) |
| Cyprus | Geographic focus area for WM activities, alleged money laundering location |
Geographic Focus Areas
- Greece
- Cyprus
- Israel
- Turkey
- Russia
- Ukraine
- Canada
Network Significance
Cyprus Connection
Cyprus is known for:
- Offshore Financial Center - Tax haven status historically used for money laundering
- Russian Money Flows - Significant deposits from Russian oligarchs
- UBS Operations - WM operations focused on wealthy Russian and Eastern European clients
- Corruption Hub - Multiple scandals involving illegal passport schemes and sanctions evasion
Professional Overlap with Jan Schulmeister
- Both worked at Credit Suisse during overlapping periods (2017-2020)
- Both have connections to Russia and Russian financial networks
- Both connected to Phygify and Winterthur Medien AG through personal/professional relationships
- Both linked to Sergey Skaterschikov
Case Significance
Tatiana Karanasiou represents a direct link between:
- The personal targeting case (via relationship with Jan Schulmeister)
- Major Swiss banking institutions (UBS, Credit Suisse)
- Offshore financial activities in Cyprus
- Russian financial networks (via Sergey Skaterschikov connections)
Her role as Client Advisor for UHNWIs in Cyprus aligns with the geographic and financial patterns observed in the targeting case, including the concentration of surveillance/defense entities at Maria House in Nicosia.