Lavrentios Lavrentiadis is a Greek entrepreneur who gained prominence in the 1990s by expanding his family's chemical production company, Neochimiki. Over time, he diversified his business interests to include pharmaceuticals and banking, notably through Alapis and Proton Bank. In 2012, Lavrentiadis faced legal challenges, including accusations of lending himself and associates nearly €600 million through Proton Bank, leading to charges of fraud, money laundering, and membership in a criminal organization. He was detained for 18 months and later released under restrictive conditions. As of May 2024, he has been acquitted of all charges related to the Proton Bank case.
Public records indicate that Martin Batliner has been associated with various international entities, including roles in offshore companies.
There is no publicly available information linking him directly to Lavrentios Lavrentiadis and suggesting a collaboration between the two individuals, for example in connection with Lamda Privatbank AG, where Batliner had been appointed as a member of the board by Lavrentiadis. It is possible that Batliner further administered trusts and foundations established in Singapore on behalf of Lavrentios Lavrentiadis and his family members.