As reported by Komsomolskaya Pravda, Sergey Bochkarov

As reported by Komsomolskaya Pravda, Sergey Bochkarov, the chief specialist on asset seizure for the state treasury at the General Prosecutor's Office, has been dismissed.

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Sergei Bokharev was dismissed from his position as head of the main civil and judicial department of Russia's Prosecutor General's Office.
The dismissal was approved by a decree signed by Prosecutor General Alexander Gutan based on a report from Bokharev himself.
Bokharev had been responsible for leading legal actions to seize major private assets in favor of the state, including Domodedovo Airport, Makfa, and Yuzhalzoloto (ЮГК).
He represented the prosecution in the case involving the confiscation of billions from former police colonel Dmitry Zakharchenko.
The official reason for dismissal was not disclosed in any source.
Bokharev's role involved submitting lawsuits, which were signed by deputy prosecutors but typically presented in court by Bokharev or his subordinates.
He is expected to transition into academic and teaching activities, possibly becoming a vice-rector at a major university.
His position may be taken over by one of his deputies.

Points of divergence

The Prosecutor General's Office reported that in 2025, nationalized companies had a total value of 4 trillion rubles, and more than 800 companies were transferred to state ownership. — novaya_eu
New owners of seized assets often inherited unpaid debts and other liabilities; for example, the new owner of Domodedovo Airport received its large outstanding debts. — novaya_eu
The state sold Domodedovo for less than 70 billion rubles despite valuing it at one trillion rubles in court proceedings. — novaya_eu
Putin signed an order to simplify the sale of nationalized assets, allowing discounts up to 50%. — novaya_eu
The Duma passed a bill in May aimed at protecting business from nationalizations, but it excludes cases related to anti-corruption, counter-extremism, and foreign investment violations. — novaya_eu
Bokharev was considered for a position in the Supreme Court or as head of one of its departments, but he was not appointed. — meduza
Bokharev is expected to become vice-rector at one of Russia's major universities. — vesti
The dismissal occurred on July 30, and the decree was signed after Bokharev submitted a report. — vm
Bokharev specialized in investigating serious crimes against state power and economic offenses; he previously controlled investigations into high-profile cases involving Zakharchenko, Khorošavkin, Barsukov (Kumarin), and terrorist attacks at Domodedovo Airport and St. Petersburg Metro. — fontanka
Bokharev was awarded the highest class rank equivalent to major general of justice on January 12, 2018. — fontanka

Coverage (7 sources)

Из Генпрокуратуры уволили «главного специалиста» по изъятию активов. Он занимался отъемом Домодедово, «Макфы» и ЮГК — Новая газета Европа
«Kommersant»: the «main specialist» for asset confiscation was fired from the General Prosecutor's Office. He was preparing lawsuits for seizures of Domodedovo and «Mafya» — Meduza
Главный специалист по изъятию активов уволен из Генпрокуратуры РФ — Вести
«Ъ»: Главного специалиста по изъятию активов в доход государства уволили из ГП — Вечерняя Москва
Kommersant: Prosecutor Sergey Bockarev fired for overseeing seizure of assets — Москва 24
Yefdo: Chief specialist on asset recovery to state revenue dismissed from General Prosecutor's Office — Фонтанка
Уволен отвечавший за изъятие активов прокурор Сергей Бочкарев — Коммерсантъ

As reported by Komsomolskaya Pravda, Sergey Bochkarov

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