Russian Bloggers and Public Figures Face Sanctions and Tax Investigations
Indian-born journalist Dina Saeva, a popular blogger and model, was reported to have restricted access to several business accounts linked to her entrepreneurial ventures. The information appeared through a Telegram channel known as Puree, which has a following for reporting on media and entertainment industry moves.
The channel described Dina Saeva as connected to Yammy Sound, a recording studio, and noted control ties to Yammy Global, an advertising firm. According to the outlet, these restrictions are part of a broader process shaping a prominent list of individuals tied to media and entertainment outfits that has drawn attention from authorities in Russia.
According to Puree, the early stage of work is connected to a list that reportedly includes 32 bloggers and public figures. The list is said to have been compiled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, signaling a potential review of financial and tax compliance among high-profile names in media circles.
Earlier, the publication Mash reported that Regina Todorenko, Oksana Samoilova, and Dina Saeva were among the persons mentioned on the same 32-name list. The report framed the list as a broader effort by authorities to assess information linked to public figures across the entertainment and media sectors.
Some names mentioned by the source included Victoria Bonya, Samira Mustafayeva, Nadine Serovski, Gohar Avetisyan, Anastasia Mironova, Ekaterina Usmanova, and Veronika Khatskevich. The listing appears to reflect ongoing inquiries into potential tax evasion or money movements tied to large-scale financial activity among celebrities and business personalities.
In a related development from the previous week, Elena Blinovskaya, known for creating the Wish Marathon, faced an arrest related to tax matters. A court decision indicated she would remain under house arrest until late June as investigators pursued charges connected to the alleged avoidance of large-scale taxes and related money movements. The case cites articles in the criminal code covering significant tax evasion, money laundering, and other property-related offenses arising from alleged illicit activities.
Earlier reporting also indicated that the Federal Tax Service had halted operations on accounts associated with two companies owned by Oksana Samoilova, a prominent blogger and businesswoman. These actions appear to be part of broader enforcement efforts targeting financial activities linked to public figures within the Russian media landscape.
Analysts note that the intersection of media, personal branding, and financial regulation has drawn increasing scrutiny. Observers suggest that inquiries of this kind reflect a push toward greater transparency in how high-profile individuals manage their business affairs and report income across multiple entities. The evolving situation underscores the tension between public personas and the regulatory framework governing taxation and financial reporting in the contemporary media economy.
While authorities have not publicly disclosed detailed criteria for the list or the precise scope of ongoing investigations, industry commentators emphasize the importance of accurate tax reporting and compliant financial practices for people who operate in the entertainment and online influence space. The situation continues to unfold, with further updates likely as investigations progress and new information becomes available from official channels.