Anatoly Wasserman, a member of the State Duma Committee on Education, raised the issue in a discussion about the tax situation of pop star Valery Meladze, suggesting that confiscation of Meladze’s property could be a consequence of tax non-payment. The lawmaker pointed out that tax evasion constitutes a criminal offense and noted that Meladze, who has been outside Russia, might resist voluntary payment of the debt and any accompanying fines.
According to Wasserman, some of Meladze’s assets could be subject to confiscation as a means to enforce accountability. He argued that Meladze, who avoids responsibility, is likely to persist in unlawful behavior.
“When a criminal acts with impunity, the tendency is to commit further offenses,” commented the MP, who sits on the Education Committee in the State Duma. He added that well-known figures who oppose the Russian Federation sometimes find themselves implicated in additional controversies.
A November report from the Telegram channel Telegram channel hit suggested that Meladze had not paid taxes, with a debt to the Federal Tax Service of the Russian Federation allegedly reaching 275 thousand rubles.
The same outlet claimed that Meladze continued to generate significant income despite a lack of concert activity within Russia.
Earlier, ballerina Liepa responded to a separate political issue involving the potential loss ofLithuanian citizenship after a separate legal matter.