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The leadership of the State Duma factions unveiled a draft bill proposing the seizure of assets tied to fraud cases involving the Russian Armed Forces. The report came from RIA Novosti and highlights a push for strong penalties in cases where information is disseminated to benefit personal interests or illicit gain. [citation: RIA Novosti]

The authors behind the bill include Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of the State Duma, Irina Yarovaya, the Deputy Chairman, Vladimir Vasilyev, head of the United Russia faction, Gennady Zyuganov, the head of the Communist Party faction, and Sergei Mironov, who represents Fair Russia and the Truth group. Leonid Slutsky, the leader of the LDPR faction, along with Alexei Nechaev, the head of the New People group, and several other deputies also signaled their support. [citation: RIA Novosti]

According to the proposal, asset confiscation would be triggered when it is demonstrated that the spread of information was carried out for selfish purposes or personal advantage. [citation: RIA Novosti]

The Cabinet Commission has already given its approval to confiscation measures within the framework of the article addressing frauds related to the RF Armed Forces. The emphasis is on ensuring accountability by targeting the tools used to commit offenses, including electronic devices and other criminal instruments. [citation: RIA Novosti]

Officials noted that the initiative has not yet been submitted to the full parliament for debate. Nevertheless, journalists reported strong support from the government commission for the MPs proposal, while the draft response from the Council of Ministers to this initiative did not include any comments on the MPs’ position. [citation: RIA Novosti]

Earlier remarks from Peskov described certain notices as distressing, underscoring the contentious and evolving nature of this legislative effort. [citation: RIA Novosti]