A criminal case has been opened against blogger Alexandra Mitroshina on charges of tax evasion, now under the scrutiny of investigators in Moscow. The authorities allege that Mitroshina evaded taxes on income earned from providing services through training programs, in a manner that involved large-scale noncompliance with tax obligations. [Источник: Следственный комитет]
The investigation is conducted by the Main Investigation Directorate of the Russian Investigative Committee in Moscow. Prosecutors say the blogger used a simplified tax system for individual entrepreneurs for a period spanning roughly two years, from October 2020 through May 2022, to minimize reported liabilities. The claim centers on income generated from organizing and delivering training courses that exceeded the thresholds allowed by the chosen tax regime. [Источник: Следственный комитет]
According to the case materials, Mitroshina did not transition to the general taxation regime that would require VAT and personal income tax payments appropriate to higher income levels. Instead, it is alleged that she leveraged related and controlled entities tied to her individual entrepreneurship to channel funds. Money transfers from her primary business account were routed to these entities for the blogger’s activities, enabling a degree of tax avoidance that the investigators quantify as surpassing 120 million rubles. [Источник: Следственный комитет]
The current phase of the inquiry also includes searches of the registry connected to Alexandra Mitroshina and possibly other individuals implicated in the alleged scheme. Officials indicate that the blogger may be involved in additional economic offenses connected to the broader case. [Источник: Следственный комитет]
In related developments, authorities have previously pursued actions against other online personalities linked to similar allegations. One case involved a blogger identified as Chekalina, who confronted a legal process before the matter advanced to further proceedings. Another case referenced is that of Lerchek, whose court-ordered restrictions included internet access prohibitions. These references illustrate a broader pattern of investigations into online actors and financial irregularities. [Источник: Следственный комитет]
As this matter progresses, observers note the robust emphasis by investigative bodies on tracing income streams, corporate affiliations, and the use of affiliated entities to manage taxation. The outcome of Mitroshina’s case could influence ongoing debates about tax compliance among digital creators and the efficiency of tax enforcement in online business models. [Источник: Следственный комитет]