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Denis Cherevichnik

Investigative Researcher | Due Diligence

€349/day
Riga, LV
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Denis

I verify critical information before it becomes a costly mistake.

I work on cases where data looks credible but isn’t. When sources conflict, claims are difficult to prove, or decisions depend on what is actually true — that’s where I come in.

I specialize in source verification, due diligence, and investigative analysis. My work focuses on identifying unsupported claims, circular sourcing, false attribution, and fabricated narratives, and turning fragmented or inconsistent data into evidence that can be relied on.

I have over 20 years of experience working with primary and secondary sources across multiple jurisdictions — including archival records, legal documents, public databases, and non-digitized materials. I operate in situations where automated checks and standard due diligence are not enough.

My work includes practical due diligence in low-transparency environments, with direct experience verifying ownership structures, transaction chains, and investment-related data in the UAE real estate sector.

One of my investigations uncovered a fabricated narrative supported by interdependent published sources, which led to the removal of four interconnected Wikipedia articles — a case involving circular sourcing and constructed evidence systems.

My background includes long-form, primary-source research: two peer-reviewed monographs (600+ pages each) and nine peer-reviewed research papers.

I am typically engaged when the question is not what is written, but what can actually be proven — and whether the available information can be trusted.
  • Russian

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Conversational

  • Czech

    Fluent

  • Slovak

    Conversational

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Independent Researcher
    Investigative Researcher
    January 2002 - Today (24 years and 5 months)
    Source verification and investigative analysis across multiple jurisdictions.
    Identification of unsupported claims, circular sourcing, and fabricated narratives.
    Reconstruction of evidence from fragmented or non-digitized data.
    Due Diligence Investigative Analysis Fact-Checking Source Verification OSINT
  • Real Estate Investment (UAE)
    Due Diligence / Investment Research
    REAL ESTATE
    January 2007 - December 2009 (2 years and 11 months)
    Dubai City, United Arab Emirates
    Verification of developer claims and ownership structures.
    Analysis of transaction chains in a low-transparency market.
    Identification of inconsistencies and risk factors prior to investment decisions.
    OSINT Risk analysis Russian Real estate Business intelligence
  • Škoda Auto (General Importer, Latvia)
    Founder / Managing Director
    AUTOMOBILE
    January 1993 - January 2003 (10 years)
    Prague, Czechia
    General importer of Škoda Auto in Latvia and authorized dealer in the Czech Republic.
    Development and management of a dealership network of automotive showrooms.
    Lead responsibility for commercial negotiations, including securing import and dealership rights, model allocation, and preferential contractual terms.
    Full operational control of distribution, contracts, and cross-border partner relations.
    Business analysis Business intelligence Negotiation Risk analysis Sourcing

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Education

  • Coursework in Law
    University of Latvia
    1992
    Legal education (law degree program) covering criminal, administrative, and general legal disciplines. Independent work in intellectual property since the mid-1990s, including trademarks and registered designs in European jurisdictions for own business activities.

Certifications

  • RERA Certification
    Real Estate Regulatory Agency, Government of Dubai
    2008

Skill set

Categories

  • Other