Three top managers of Gazprom Energy Holding were arrested in Moscow…
Three top managers of Gazprom Energy Holding were arrested in Moscow in August 2024 on charges of receiving a bribe in the amount of 50 million rubles, with investigations revealing a scheme involving fake cash transfers and extortion from suppliers. The suspects, including Igor Moiseenko, Igor Mazin, and Alexei Chubshov, were involved in demanding kickbacks for contract approvals and protection.
Consensus
- Three top managers of Gazprom Energy Holding (Gazprom Energoхolding) were arrested in Moscow.
- The arrests were linked to a criminal case involving the receipt of a bribe in an especially large amount.
- The case is being investigated by the Main Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia (GUSU SKR) and the FSB.
- The suspects are accused of demanding kickbacks from suppliers for contract approvals and general protection.
- The alleged bribe amount is 50 million rubles.
- The case is based on Article 290, Part 6 of the Russian Criminal Code, which carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison.
- The Zamoskvoretsky District Court of Moscow was involved in setting the measures of restraint.
- The individuals were detained in late July 2024 at the Gazprom Energodom business center on Vernadskogo Avenue in Moscow.
- The FSB conducted an operational experiment involving fake money transfers.
- The company Gazprom Energy Holding is a subsidiary of PJSC Gazprom and the largest owner of power generation assets in Russia.
- The company operates 77 power plants with a total installed capacity of about 36 GW (electric) and 75.2 thousand Gcal/h (thermal).
Points of divergence
- Igor Moiseenko and Igor Mazin were sent to pre-trial detention for two months, while Alexei Chubshov was placed under house arrest. — vesti
- The three managers had annual incomes ranging from 8 to 17 million rubles, with specific figures indicating Mazin earned at least 12.625 million rubles in 2024 and Moiseenko earned at least 17.159 million rubles in 2024, with one leak suggesting his income exceeded 62 million rubles. — tg_agentstvonews
- The investigation is focused on the 50 million ruble bribe, but the identity of the person who allegedly paid the bribe is not yet disclosed. — novaya_eu
- The FSB detained Igor Moiseenko on the morning of July 30, and the investigation is ongoing with a request for measures of restraint to be filed in court. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- The FSB detained Igor Moiseenko in the morning of July 30 as part of an investigation into a particularly large bribe, with the case based on a 50 million ruble amount. — kommersant
Coverage (9 sources)
- Three top managers of Gazprom Energy Holding arrested for bribes — Вести
- Top managers of Gazprom structure with annual income from 8 to 17 million rubles accused of receiving a bribe of 50 million rubles — Агентство. Новости
- «Ъ»: Immediately three top managers of «Gazprom» subsidiary arrested for large bribes — Вечерняя Москва
- Deputy director of Gazprom Energy Holding arrested in case of multi-million ruble kickbacks — The Insider
- Deputy General Director of Gazprom Energy Holding - Procurement Arrested — Вести
- In Moscow, the CEO of Gazprom Energy Holding was arrested in connection with a bribery case — Вести
- FSB detained top Gazprom manager in bribery case worth 50 million rubles — Новая газета Европа
- Moscow detained top Gazprom manager for 50 million ruble bribe — The Moscow Times
- Deputy director of Gazprom Energy Holding detained — Коммерсантъ
Key entities
- Moscow
- Gazprom Energy Holding
- Gazprom
- Igor Moiseenko
- FSB
- Igor Mazin
- Russia
- Commerzant
- JSC Gazprom Energy Holding
- U
- Kommersant
- SKR
- Zamoskvoretsky Court
- GEX
- Alexey Chubshov