: By the 1980s, he was a dominant criminal figure in Moscow. In the 1990s, he expanded his operations internationally, moving to Paris and then Spain. International Activities and Legal Troubles
As of early 2026, Oniani remains a "living legend" in criminal archives. While his physical movements are restricted by legal battles between Russia and Spain, his influence within the tariel oniani prime crime top
(widely known as ) remains one of the most influential "thieves-in-law" (vory v zakone) in the post-Soviet criminal world. He is the recognized leader of the powerful "Kutaisi" criminal clan . Profile Summary : By the 1980s, he was a dominant criminal figure in Moscow
Established himself as a leading figure in the Moscow underworld. : By the 1980s