According to socialbites.ca, blogger Lerchek, whose real name is Valeria Chekalina, and her husband’s partner in Tempoline Logistics LLC faced a substantial increase in claims against spouses, adding 3 million rubles to the total. The update suggests a growing financial dispute impacting the couple and their business interests, with the matter taking on a more serious legal tone for Tempoline Logistics LLC.
As a result, the Chekalins are now facing a damages lawsuit against their company exceeding 25 million rubles. A court hearing has been set for January 23, 2024, marking a significant moment in the ongoing dispute and the potential implications for the company’s operations and finances.
Earlier in March, Lerchek entered the criminal docket as a defendant in a tax evasion case involving 311 million rubles. Her husband was charged with aiding and abetting this tax evasion. By the end of August, reports indicated that another criminal case had been opened against Lerchek, with suspicions of large-scale money laundering. The Mash Telegram channel reported that as part of the allegations, 130 million rubles were moved abroad. The material noted that Lerchek’s case had been transferred to investigators within the Main Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation.
In November, the publication Life with reference to Shot noted that Lerchek had repaid 296 million rubles to the Federal Tax Service. The report stated that the Chekalin family managed to settle the accumulated debt after a temporary freeze on her accounts was lifted on November 10. Shot also pointed out that Lerchek had previously paid another fine amounting to 311 million rubles.
On December 1, it was reported that Lerchek had clarified a court ban on the use of social networks had been lifted following the payment of a multimillion-dollar debt. The developments are framed as part of a wider pattern of financial and legal challenges faced by the family in relation to their business and public profile.
Earlier reports linked debts tied to invoices to the musician Leonid Agutin, suggesting a broader network of financial obligations and administrative actions affecting individuals connected to the case. While the legal proceedings unfold, observers note the potential impact on public perception and the business reputation of Tempoline Logistics LLC and its associates.