Leonid Agutin has announced plans to pursue legal action against several anonymous bloggers who have spread false information about him and his family online. The singer said the statements circulating on the internet are damaging to his reputation, his professional life, and his business interests. He emphasized that while he tries not to react, the persistent misinformation forces him to consider legal remedies against those responsible. He described the bloggers as negligent and vowed to sue many of them. This update comes from statements quoted by mk.ru. [Attribution: mk.ru]
The online chatter intensified around the time of Russia’s recent military actions in Ukraine, with rumors suggesting that Agutin and his wife Anzhelika Varum relocated abroad. Social media posts claimed the artist does not support the special military operation. Agutin responded by noting a wave of fraud targeting him and his family. He pointed out that there has been a flood of false claims, and while it might not be possible to sue everyone, he intends to take action against those disseminating misinformation. The musician framed the situation as a fight against persistent wrongdoings on the internet. [Attribution: mk.ru]
Earlier incidents saw Agutin addressing a legal dispute with blogger Ilya Mamaev. During the court proceedings, Agutin asserted that Mamaev failed to prove the accusations against him and subsequently left Russia after the trial. The case concluded with the singer securing a victory in the libel suit against the blogger. [Attribution: mk.ru]
In 2020, Ilya Mamaev accused Agutin of Freemasonry and Satanism, linking these claims to the video for the song Turn on the Light, which Mamaev interpreted as containing occult symbolism. Agutin then filed a libel suit demanding compensation, and the matter became a notable example of a public figure pushing back against defamatory claims online. The outcome underscored the potential consequences for bloggers who level unverified accusations. [Attribution: mk.ru]