“Sexy Ukrainian” Crowdfunds to Stay Out of Prison

Renata ShamrakovaAllegedly Renata Shamrakova stole nearly $1 Million from Nicky Hilton’s ex-husband Todd Meister (they were married for only 6 weeks).  She has been ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $821,000 to keep herself out of prison. With funds a bit low Ms. Shamrakova has resorted to crowdfunding attempt on the crowdfunding for everyone site GoFundMe.

Recently Ms. Shamrakova’s plight was featured in the NYDailyNews where she was dubbed the “Sexy Ukrainian Thief”.  She was convicted of Grand Larceny after using credit cards from hedge fund manager Meister.  Shamrakova was working as his personal assistant at the time using the funds to bankroll a jet-setting lifestyle.

The plea for support has not generated many donations to date standing at only $300 raised from 7 supporters.


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Reg A - Form 1-A Filings Beta

Beta. Initial Form 1-A only. Target raise is the stated Amount to be Raised, totaled. Compared with the same dates one year earlier.

YTD: Jan 1, 2026 - Nov 5, 2026 vs Jan 1, 2025 - Nov 5, 2025

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Number of Filings134Prior 129 +3.9%
Target Raise, Total$3.45BPrior $3.59B -3.8%
This YTDYear priorChange
Filings 134 129 +3.9%
Target raise $3.45B $3.59B -3.8%

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This display counts initial Form 1-A filings only. It does not represent subsequent filings, including Form 1-A/A amendments or Form 1-A POS post-qualification updates filed by the issuer. Amounts are the stated Amount to be Raised on the initial filing, not capital raised and not amounts revised in later filings.

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