MVD General, Fuel Execs Arrested in Fuel Theft Case
The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the leadership of the «Trass» gas station network were detained in connection with the theft of fuel. In connection with the embezzlement of fuel belonging to the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Moscow region, the chief of the regional headquarters, Major General Sergey Malkov, was detained.
Consensus
- Seven individuals were arrested in connection with a fuel theft case involving the Moscow region's MVD.
- The suspects include a senior police official (Sergey Mal'kov), two other high-ranking MVD officers (Alexey Suyarov and Anna Levina), and five top managers of PАО 'Evrotrans'.
- The case is based on Article 160, Part 4 of the Russian Criminal Code (embezzlement or misappropriation in a large or especially large amount).
- The accused are alleged to have stolen fuel belonging to the MVD's Moscow region headquarters.
- All seven were detained, and three top Evrotrans managers were already placed in pre-trial detention.
- The MVD's official spokesperson, Irina Volk, confirmed the arrests and the investigation.
- The case was initiated on August 7, and transferred to the Investigative Department of the MVD on September 5.
- The MVD reported that the investigation is ongoing, with efforts to identify additional accomplices and victims.
- The company 'Evrotrans' owns the 'Trassa' fuel station network, which operates in Moscow and the Moscow region.
- The company had already defaulted on all bond payments by September 7.
- The company faced financial difficulties, including liquidity issues and plans for bankruptcy by Sberbank and Bank Rossii.
- The stock of 'Evrotrans' dropped over 6% following the announcement of the arrests.
Points of divergence
- The Moscow City Court (Meshchansky District) granted a two-month pre-trial detention for Mal'kov and Suyarov on September 7, with their detention set to end on November 5. — fontanka
- The company 'Evrotrans' has been experiencing financial problems since spring, including regular non-payment of bond interest. — novaya_eu
- The stolen fuel was allegedly sold during a fuel crisis, and the 'Trassa' stations continued operating, selling AI-95 at 100 rubles per liter. — tg_istories_media
- The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) had previously launched a review into 'Trassa' for allegedly unjustified price increases. — tg_istories_media
- The 'Trassa' network was recognized as a dominant seller of motor fuel in eight urban and three municipal districts of the Moscow region. — tg_istories_media
- The stock of 'Evrotrans' fell by more than 6% after the MVD announcement. — tg_varlamov_news
- The stock of 'Evrotrans' declined by 6% after the announcement. — kommersant
- The company's default was attributed to 'temporary lack of free funds on accounts due to uneven revenue inflow'. — mediazona
Coverage (18 sources)
- MVD general arrested in Moscow on suspicion of stealing fuel from police — Фонтанка
- In the Moscow region, the deputy head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs management and top managers of a gas station network were detained. They are suspected of stealing agency fuel — Новая газета Европа
- MVD General and top managers of one of the largest private gas station networks in the Moscow region 'Trass' detained on embezzlement case — Важные истории
- Deputy head of Moscow region Ministry of Internal Affairs Sergey Malkov arrested on fuel theft case, police spokesperson said... — Varlamov News
- Three top managers of Eurotrans arrested in case of fuel theft — Коммерсантъ
- Case opened against deputy head of Moscow region MVD chief office and top managers of "Trass" gas station network for stealing fuel from police — Настоящее Время
- Deputy head of the Moscow region MVD office and two other high-ranking police officers detained in connection with theft of agency fuel — Медиазона
- MVD General and «Trass» Gas Station Network Leadership Arrested on Fuel Embezzlement Case — SOTAvision
- Deputy head of the Moscow region Ministry of Internal Affairs main department and top managers of the regional fuel network detained on suspicion of stealing fuel from the police — Meduza
- MVD General Arrested for Theft of Motor Fuel — ЭХО / Новости
- Detentions, arrests and dismissals - law enforcement officials uncovered a scheme for stealing fuel belonging to the police of the Moscow region. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Deputy head of Moscow region police and top managers of Eurotrans detained for fuel theft — Коммерсантъ
- MVD General Arrested for Fuel Embezzlement — ASTRA
- High-ranking police officials of the Moscow region and top managers of Eurotrans detained in a case of fuel theft. — Baza
- MVD General and Top Managers of «Trass» Gas Station Network Detained in Case of Police Fuel Theft — Дождь
- Major General of the Moscow Region Ministry of Internal Affairs arrested for embezzlement of official fuel — police officers were forced to refuel themselves — Mash
- MVD General and Top Managers of AЗS Network Operator «Trass» Arrested on Case of Fuel Theft from Moscow Region Police — Дождь (Telegram)
- Ministry of Internal Affairs general and top managers of Eurotrans detained for fuel theft — Ведомости
Key entities
- MVD
- Sergey Malkov
- GU
- Moscow Oblast
- Moscow Oblast
- Irina Volk
- Eurotransa
- Alexey Suyarov
- Trace
- PJSC Eurotrans
- Russia
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