The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has completed the preliminary inquiry into the case involving blogger Elena Blinovskaya and her husband Alexei. Charges have been broadened, according to law enforcement sources cited by TASS. The proceedings are officially concluded, and the updated accusations indicate a dramatic escalation in the alleged criminal activity. The authorities report that the amount of legalized funds and property obtained through crime has grown from 43 million rubles to more than 700 million rubles in the final version of the case. The charges also include a claim of unpaid taxes surpassing 900 million rubles and two counts of illegal circulation of payment funds. The update reflects the transition from initial allegations to a more extensive criminal charge sheet. It has been announced that the preliminary inquiry against Blinovskaya’s husband has reached its end and a criminal complaint has been filed in the final version. The husband denies the crime, while law enforcement officials note that the blogger pleaded guilty primarily to tax evasion. The final charges against Blinovskaya are slated for filing on March 22, according to another agency source. Investigators described him as the ideologist and instigator of the alleged offenses. Following the completion of the inquiry, both individuals are expected to review the case materials before the materials are forwarded to the prosecutor. The prosecutor will then present the case to the court if the indictment receives approval. The investigative process may lead to a request to extend Blinovskaya’s detention period, which is scheduled to end on April 26. Earlier reports indicated that the total debt in the Blinovskaya case stands at approximately 906 million rubles.
