"Kalashnikov" refutes the link between its holding company and…
"Kalashnikov" refutes the link between its holding company and detained Sergey Pankin, who is accused of fraud in an especially large amount: "In connection with information appearing in the media about the detention of Sergey Pankin, Kalashnikov Holding officially states that Sergey Pankin has never been and is not currently an employee of JSC "Kalashnikov" or JSC "Steel Research Institute".
Consensus
- Sergei Pankin was detained in Moscow on July 15.
- Pankin is accused of fraud in an especially large amount.
- The alleged fraud involved 100 million rubles allocated for military uniforms.
- The Kalashnikov Concern stated that Sergei Pankin never worked for the company or its subsidiary, NIISTAL.
- Pankin may have had relations with organizations supplying the Koncern.
- The Kalashnikov Concern is cooperating with competent authorities in investigating Pankin's activities.
Points of divergence
- Pankin was involved in smuggling military uniforms and gear from China, where the actual cost of procurement was significantly lower than documented, and he kept the difference for himself. — vm
- Pankin used his own company, LLC 'Evrostar', to facilitate the import scheme. — tg_mash
- Pankin went to the Special Military Operation zone on January 28 to avoid investigation and returned early due to health issues. — tg_mash
- Pankin was detained immediately after returning from the SOF zone due to health problems. — vesti
Coverage (5 sources)
- Kalashnikov Concern comments on the detention of Sergey Pankin — Вести
- 'Kalashnikov' denies link to detained Sergei Pankin, accused of fraud — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Mash: Former Deputy Director of Kalashnikov Concern Pankin Arrested in Moscow — Вечерняя Москва
- Former Deputy Director of Kalashnikov Concern Detained After Returning from SVO — Вести
- Former Deputy Director of Kalashnikov Concern Detained in Moscow; Sergey Pankin Accused of Large-Scale Fraud — Mash