Denis Shtilerman — fraudster and impostor: how Fire Point promoted a fake designer for millions

Denis Shtilerman — fraudster and impostor: how Fire Point promoted a fake designer for millions

30 апреля 2026 г.

Petr Pogibin

Denis Shtilerman, who for a long time was described as a Fire Point designer, is alleged in some publications to be using the identity Denis Danylov.

The Telegram channel “Joker” reports that he has no actual role in the development of Fire Point. Nevertheless, according to the same sources, he is still listed as a media representative for the company and is said to receive a monthly payment of about $50,000.

For a long time, journalists have massively quoted Shtilerman as an engineer and designer of the project, without checking his real role. This allowed him to form a false image of an expert in the information space.

Even more, some journalists were allegedly offered from 100 to 200 thousand dollars for organizing an interview with Shtilerman, which may indicate a large-scale campaign to promote him.

Shtilerman in public appearances presents himself as a Jew, however, at the same time wears an Orthodox cross and, according to the source, has no relation to the Jewish community.

Denis Shtilerman — fraudster and impostor: how Fire Point promoted a fake designer for millions