The financial situation surrounding blogger Elena Blinovskaya has drawn significant attention after reports indicate a rapid increase in debt over a short period. A Telegram channel cited a rise of 9 million rubles in the last 18 days, bringing the current debt to 1.418 billion rubles. The same source claims a daily penalty of 500 thousand rubles is added to the overall amount.
It is reported that on April 27, 2023, Blinovskaya was detained while attempting to depart Russia, with a plane ticket in hand. A criminal case related to alleged tax evasion was opened against the blogger, prompting further legal action and scrutiny.
On December 14, the Moscow City Court permitted an extension of house arrest on the condition that a tax payment of 918 million rubles be made by January 26, 2024. This decision marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing case and its financial implications for the blogger.
On December 26, 2023, a case was filed in which Blinovskaya requested recognition of the Federal Tax Service’s decisions and actions as illegal, seeking a 60% reduction of the debt stemming from tax evasion. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for February 6, 2024, highlighting the continuing legal process and the potential for changes to the debt obligations.
By December 30, a separate filing indicated that Blinovskaya sought to lift the seizure of bank accounts, arguing against the measures maintained by the Federal Tax Service.
Earlier reports noted that Lerchek and her husband had previously managed to reduce the debt by 504 million rubles, illustrating an ongoing pattern of financial and legal maneuvering within the case. As developments continued to unfold, observers suggested that the interplay of court rulings, tax obligations, and enforcement actions would shape the blogger’s financial trajectory in the months ahead.