A prominent figure in the Russian energy sector faces serious allegations connected to a major embezzlement case. Mukhumaev Magomedhabib, who has held several senior roles within the Dagenergo subsidiary of Rosseti North Caucasus, is suspected of diverting a substantial amount of funds. Investigators estimate the misappropriated sum at about 2.8 billion rubles. This information comes from the press service of the Sovetsky District Court in Makhachkala, which outlined the allegations as part of the ongoing inquiry.
According to court materials, Mukhumaev and others are accused of forming or participating in an organized criminal group tasked with siphoning money from PJSC Rosseti and the North Caucasus IDGC, a regional power distribution company. The amount cited in the charges is approximately 2.8 billion rubles, a sum that underscores the scale of the alleged operation. The court’s statements emphasize that the prosecution believes the theft was facilitated by the offender’s official position and access to organizational resources that accompany leadership roles.
Details provided by the court indicate that Mukhumaev held high-level posts over a period of years, culminating in the position of general director at JSC DERS and effectively serving as the head of the Energoprogress construction company. He was appointed director of Dagenergo in November 2023, a tenure that positioned him at the nexus of strategic energy projects and financial oversight within the organization. The case involves seven additional individuals who are said to be connected to the schemes, suggesting a broader network that extended beyond a single office or project. The investigation continues as authorities seek to establish the full scope of the alleged offenses, the methods used to divert funds, and the specific financial pathways involved.
The incident raises questions about corporate governance, internal controls, and the safeguards designed to prevent misappropriation within large, state-affiliated energy entities. Lawmakers and regulators in the region have long stressed the importance of robust auditing, transparent procurement practices, and independent monitoring to deter fraud and protect public assets. In this case, the authorities are expected to scrutinize contracts, procurement records, and financial transfers linked to the organizations named in the charges to reconstruct the sequence of events and identify responsibility at various levels of management.
In parallel to the main Russian case, regional media occasionally report on legal matters in other jurisdictions that touch on ethics and financial integrity. One such report notes that a separate case in Bahrain involved a figure accused of misappropriating funds, while another report references a case in the United States involving a person charged with abusing minors. These items reflect a broader global interest in accountability and the enforcement of law when public or quasi-public resources are involved, even though they concern different legal contexts and sovereign authorities. Each of these stories illustrates the ongoing demand for transparency, due process, and credible institutions capable of pursuing wrongdoing across borders.