The blogger Elena Blinovskaya faces a major financial investigation after authorities seized assets valued at 64 billion rubles. Reports from DEA News quote Natalia Salnikova, Blinovskaya’s legal representative, explaining the ongoing legal process and the status of the assets involved.
Salnikova notes that the tax authorities have not yet issued a formal decision calculating the exact amount of damages in the case, which means the final financial liability remains unresolved at this stage. He emphasizes that the figure of 918 million rubles is inaccurate and that no such sum exists in the proceedings. Stakeholders are watching closely for the tax authority to issue its ruling, but he cautions that a decision is not expected for several months as the case continues to unfold.
Earlier, the Moscow Presnensky Court ordered the arrest of 12 bank accounts linked to Blinovskaya. The measure extended to 54 settlement accounts, with a substantial portion tied to Blinovskaya’s husband. In addition, all four of the blogger’s vehicles were placed under arrest, including a Bentley Continental, a Lamborghini Urus, a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, and a Mitsubishi Outlander. A motorboat, seven car trailers, and a jet ski were also subject to seizure as part of the court’s action. This broad freeze underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating the case and the breadth of the assets potentially affected by the ongoing proceedings.
The court’s arrest decision has not yet become final and remains subject to appeal, providing Blinovskaya with avenues to challenge the measure during the appellate process. The legal team has signaled its intention to pursue all available remedies to contest the restrictions and to seek more precise guidance on the scope and duration of the asset freezes.
In related developments, prior motions from Blinovskaya’s counsel sought to challenge or modify previous rulings related to house arrest conditions placed on another public figure involved in a separate initiative known as Marathon of Desires. While these objections have been raised, there has been no final resolution disclosed in public records, and the situation illustrates the broader pattern of legal scrutiny affecting high-profile online personalities and their business activities.
Meanwhile, media reports have surfaced about a separate numismatic item sale in Russia, mentioning five-kopeck coins valued at a substantial amount. The information surrounding this nugget appears disconnected from the ongoing tax and asset seizure case but highlights the level of public interest in financial and legal affairs linked to prominent figures. [Source attribution added]”