Updated at 14:57: In response to media reports regarding the… (панкин · концерн · калашников)
Updated at 14:57: In response to media reports regarding the detention of Sergey Pankin, Kalashnikov Concern officially states that Sergey Pankin has never been and is not an employee of JSC 'Kalashnikov Concern' or JSC 'Steel Research Institute'.
Consensus
- Sergei Pankin was detained in Moscow on July 15, 2023.
- He is accused of fraud in an especially large amount.
- The alleged fraud involved funds designated for military uniforms and equipment.
- The goods were supposed to be produced in Russia but were imported from China at lower prices than documented.
- Pankin allegedly used his company, LLC 'Evrostar,' to facilitate the scheme.
- Pankin had signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense to serve in the special military operation on Ukraine.
- His contract was scheduled to end on July 28, 2023.
- He returned from the special military operation earlier than planned due to health issues.
Points of divergence
- Pankin signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense six months prior to his return and was detained on July 15, 2023. The official information about his detention had not been published at the time of the article's publication. — vm
- Pankin went to the special military operation on January 28, 2023. — vesti
- The 'Kalashnikov' conglomerate officially stated that Pankin had never been an employee of AO 'Koncern Kalashnikov' or AO 'NIIShtali.' He may have had relations with supplier organizations. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Mash: Former Deputy Director of Kalashnikov Concern Pankin Arrested in Moscow — Вечерняя Москва
- Former Deputy Director of Kalashnikov Concern Detained After Returning from SVO — Вести