Reports from REN TV, citing data from the Federal Tax Service database, show that the tax debt attributed to blogger Elena Blinovskaya has grown to about 1.42 billion rubles. The figure, detailed in the tax authority’s records, marks a substantial financial obligation facing the blogger as authorities pursue collection actions related to outstanding taxes.
According to the information obtained, Blinovskaya is responsible for paying 1,419,669,176 rubles to the Federal Tax Service, with 62 kopecks included in the sum. The size of the debt reflects extensive scrutiny by tax authorities and an extensive audit trail tied to her activities.
On January 22, Blinovskaya appeared in court. During proceedings, she denied guilt in connection with a new charge that concerns the illegal circulation of settlement funds, and she has repeatedly contested the allegations as presented by investigators.
Investigators’ materials indicate that electronic keys belonging to legal entities were at her disposal for the purpose of transferring funds from the current accounts of various companies. The authorities claim Blinovskaya used these electronic keys without the knowledge of the entities involved and for purposes that benefited her personally.
The court has also tightened preventive measures against the blogger after she was found to have violated prior restrictions placed on her, which previously included house arrest. Prosecutors argued that the repeated breaches warranted stricter supervision while the case proceeds.
Records show that Blinovskaya was detained on April 27, 2023, as she attempted to depart Russia, with a plane ticket ready for international travel. A criminal case was opened against her in connection with tax evasion following this detention, prompting further legal actions and hearings as the case moved forward.
Later, on December 14, the Moscow City Court ruled that the extension of her house arrest would stand as long as a portion of the tax debt—specifically 918 million rubles—was not paid by January 26, 2024. The ruling underscored the court’s stance that timely settlement of a substantial portion of the debt was a condition of continued release from confinement while the adjudication continued.
Previously, Blinovskaya had opposed the seizure of bank accounts, arguing against the measures through a legal challenge against the Federal Tax Service. Her position reflected ongoing disputes over how the debt and related assets should be managed and whether court orders would be modified as the case progressed. The situation highlights the tension between tax enforcement actions and the rights of individuals under investigation, a scenario that has attracted attention from observers monitoring high-profile tax cases and the use of digital tools in financial investigations.