Crimea Head Fires Krymenergo Director Over Illegal Fees
The head of Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, dismissed the director of 'Krymenergo,' Maxim Shklyarsky, following complaints from entrepreneurs about illegal fees for documents and unjustified fines. A special commission at the company was accused of imposing excessive penalties despite no evidence of electricity theft.
Consensus
- Maxim Shklyarsky was dismissed as director of 'Krymenergo' after complaints from entrepreneurs.
- The company was accused of charging fees for documents that are typically provided free of charge elsewhere.
- The company allegedly charged for routine administrative tasks such as accepting applications and issuing invoices.
- A commission within 'Krymenergo' was accused of imposing large fines without evidence of electricity theft.
- In one case, a businessman paid a 13,000 ruble debt but was fined 1.6 million rubles despite a functioning meter.
- The commission was to be dissolved and its documents sent to the republic's prosecutor's office for review.
- Minister of Fuel and Energy of Crimea, Vladimir Voronkin, was tasked with addressing the situation.
Points of divergence
- The head of Crimea, Sergey Aksenov, stated that the complaints were made by entrepreneurs and that details would be reported on September 9 via the regional leader's Telegram channel. — fontanka
- Sergey Aksyonov directly addressed entrepreneurs in his social media posts, inviting them to report misconduct and promising to forward such information to law enforcement. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Aksyonov fired head of 'Crimea Energy' after business owners complaints — Фонтанка
- Director of "Krymenergo" Shklyarsky resigned after complaints about illegal fees — Коммерсантъ
Key entities
- Crimea Energy
- Maxim Shklyarsky
- Crimea
- Sergey Akseynov
- State Unitary Enterprise of the Republic of Crimea 'Crimea Energy'