Ex-Head of 'Zvezda-Strela' Probed in Defense Order Fraud
A former general director of the 'Zvezda-Strела' plant in Taganrog, Rostov Region, is suspected of fraud and embezzlement related to a state defense order, with damages exceeding 110 million rubles. The case involves falsified cost data and includes allegations of bribery and abuse of power.
Consensus
- The former general director of AO 'Zvezda-Strela' in Taganrog, Rostov Oblast, is under investigation for fraud related to the state defense order.
- The investigation involves falsified cost data in economic documentation for one of the products.
- The damage caused to the Ministry of Defense of Russia exceeds 110 million rubles.
- An investigation was initiated by the FSB of Russia in Rostov Oblast.
- The case includes allegations of bribery and abuse of official duties.
- The former general director served from January 2023 to June 2025.
Points of divergence
- The former general director is named Alexander Shefranovich. — m24
- Two additional individuals are under investigation: entrepreneur Dmitry Misiura and former head of the 567th military representative office, Denis Kolomiytsev. — m24
- The case is linked to a prior court decision involving two former deputies of the Belgorod region governor, who were sentenced to 20 and 19 years in prison and fined 500 million rubles each. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Former head of 'Zvezda-Strela' plant suspected of fraud in state defense order — Вести
- Former head of 'Zvezda-Strela' plant suspected of embezzling state defense order funds — Москва 24
Key entities
- Russia
- AO "Zvezda-Strela"
- Moscow
- FSB
- Rostov Oblast
- Former head of the factory 'Zvezda-Strela'
- Ministry of Defense
- Interfax
- RIA Novosti
- Taganrog
- Alexander Avilov
- Aleksandr Shefranovich
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