Authorities have conducted searches at the residence of Valeria Chekalina and her husband amid allegations of tax evasion. The official investigation channel has confirmed the operation, shedding light on a case that has drawn public attention to the couple known within the blogger community. The searches are part of ongoing efforts to establish whether significant tax liabilities were deliberately concealed by the couple and their associates.
Law enforcement officials indicate that the couple faces accusations of evading taxes for a substantial sum. The magnitude of the alleged tax shortfall has prompted heightened scrutiny from financial and legal authorities, who are examining income flows linked to the bloggers’ public activities. The investigation is focused on whether financial records were manipulated to avoid tax obligations, and whether related parties were involved in the scheme.
Earlier reporting described Chekalina and her partner as a widely followed influencer duo. The authorities contend that the alleged tax evasion spanned two years, during which income generated from online activities may not have been properly reported to tax authorities. The case has sparked discussion about compliance practices within the digital media space and the responsibilities of high-profile content creators to maintain transparent financial records.
From mid-2020 to mid-2022, investigators allege that Chekalina, her husband, and several relatives participated in a scheme to channel earnings through clearing accounts used by individual entrepreneurs controlled by family members. This arrangement, if proven, would constitute an illegal division of business and a deliberate effort to suppress taxable income. The total estimated tax impact exceeds 300 million rubles, according to the investigative materials released to date. Attribution: Russia’s Investigative Committee; further updates are expected as the inquiry progresses.