Reports indicate that Philip Kirkorov, a prominent Russian singer, faced account blocks in three banks following actions requested by the Federal Tax Service (FTS). The information emerges from a Telegram channel associated with REN TV, which highlighted the move as part of ongoing tax and financial scrutiny surrounding the artist.
Official statements cited an outstanding insurance premium debt amounting to 47 thousand rubles as the reason for these banking restrictions. The case underscores how micro-level financial obligations can trigger enforcement mechanisms that impact an artist’s access to funds, even when other aspects of public life remain highly visible.
Concurrently, Kirkorov had drawn attention earlier for public praise of a luxury retailer. The singer remarked that Balenciaga had offered items that he chose not to purchase for personal reasons, a narrative that later became part of broader discussions about the artist’s relationship with high-end fashion houses and their branding choices.
In December 2023, media reporting suggested that Balenciaga had distanced itself from Kirkorov, with the fashion house reportedly declining to sell him clothing or accessories. The agency attributed the decision to a perceived alignment with the Russian leadership of Vladimir Putin, a claim that circulated across various outlets and social platforms, though interpretations varied among observers.
Financial records also show a debt to the tax service reported in November 2023, with figures indicating a liability of 5.5 million rubles. This financial figure added to the broader narrative of public figures facing significant fiscal obligations amid heightened scrutiny of their financial affairs.
Earlier, in April of the previous year, the Mash Telegram channel reported that there were plans to initiate a lawsuit against the artist for 4.5 million rubles. The action was filed by Cultural Services Ltd., the organizer behind a demonstration that was interrupted after activists protested Kirkorov’s involvement, including the display of a cross. The event, originally scheduled for February, proceeded with substantial expenditures recorded by the organizer, though its timing remained a point of contention and led to debates about accountability in event financing and promotional activities.
In related commentary, statements circulated about the interplay between Prigozhin and claims regarding the cancellation of Orbakaite’s performances, with some tying those cancellations to alleged ties to Kirkorov. The discourse highlighted how rumors can propagate in the media environment when connections among high-profile artists are discussed in the context of scheduling and public appearances, amplifying questions about influence and industry dynamics. [Source attribution: REN TV Telegram channel]