Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s debt (this material (information) was produced, distributed and (or) sent by a foreign agent) in Russia exceeded 17.4 billion rubles and he has a long history of fines and violations, TASS reported on July 28, citing law enforcement agencies.
Enforcement proceedings have been initiated against the former Yukos boss since 2005, covering unpaid fines for the activities of a foreign agent, as well as arrears in taxes, state duties and penalties.
Enforcement proceedings against former owner of Yukos “They have been open since 2005. They include, in particular, unpaid enforcement fees, penalties for taxes and fees, state duties, as well as fines under Art. 19.34 Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation (violation of the procedure for the activities of a foreign agent). The total amount of debt today amounts to more than 17.4 billion rubles.”“, the department employee emphasized.
The database of enforcement proceedings found eight cases against the former Yukos chief, dating back to 2005. The total amount recovered in these cases was close to 17.4 billion rubles, making him one of the country’s largest debtors.
It should be noted that Khodorkovsky (this material (information) was produced, distributed and (or) sent by a foreign agent) and Platon Lebedev, former head of the Menatep financial association, became defendants in two high-profile criminal cases.
In 2005 and 2010, they were convicted of fraud, tax evasion, theft and money laundering. After being pardoned in 2013, Khodorkovsky (this material (information) was produced, distributed and (or) sent by a foreign agent) was released, but in 2015 he was arrested in absentia and put on the international wanted list on murder charges.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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