Sberbank Named as Bank for Evading Russians
Sberbank has been designated as the designated bank for Russian citizens who have left the country and are evading punishment, with their Russian earnings to be deposited into ruble accounts managed by the bank. The measure is part of a broader legal framework enacted in August.
Consensus
- Sberbank has been appointed as the authorized bank for Russian citizens who have left Russia and are evading punishment.
- The measure is based on a government decree published on the legal acts portal.
- The decree came into force upon publication.
- The policy applies to individuals who have left Russia and are avoiding the execution of criminal or administrative penalties.
- These individuals will have ruble accounts opened for their Russian income.
- The legal basis is a law on temporary restrictive measures for persons outside Russia who evade punishment.
- The decree was issued following a package of laws signed by President Vladimir Putin in early August.
Points of divergence
- The decree specifies that the monthly allowance for close relatives of the relocated person is limited to the minimum wage (MROT). — riamo
- The list of individuals subject to restrictions is determined by the Ministry of Justice, with proposals from FSB, FSSP, FNS, MVD, and the General Prosecutor's Office. — kommerant
- The decree applies specifically to those convicted or fined for 'political' articles. — tvrain
- The decree applies specifically to those convicted or fined for political articles. — tg_tvrain
Coverage (4 sources)
- Sberbank appointed as settlement bank for relocators evading punishment in Russia — РИАМО
- Sberbank appointed as the bank of record for those who have left Russia, those sentenced or fined in absentia for political offenses — Дождь
- Sberbank appointed as the bank of record for those who have left Russia, those convicted or fined in absentia on political charges — Дождь (Telegram)
- Sberbank appointed as the settlement bank for tax evaders — Коммерсантъ
Key entities
More on Vladimir Putin
- Students in the 9th grade planning to enter colleges may only take…
- Trump: Putin Won't Attack NATO
- 12 Cities Presented for Labor Valor Title