politics
Head of 'Kremlin' organization sold fake participation in war to get released from criminal liability. He was convicted of fraud.
The former head of the public organization 'Kremlin' Leonid Karmanov and his accomplices promised people accused in criminal cases to 'arrange' their participation in the war in such a way that they would not end up on the front lines, receive awards, and avoid punishment. For this, they took millions of rubles, 'Kommersant' writes, citing investigation materials and court decisions.
TL;DR
- Leonid Karmanov and associates allegedly promised to arrange fake military contracts for individuals facing criminal charges.
- They claimed these arrangements would lead to safe service, awards, and avoidance of punishment.
- Victims reportedly paid millions of rubles for these fraudulent promises.
- One woman allegedly transferred 6.65 million rubles, while another client allegedly paid 10 million rubles.
- Karmanov was sentenced to 6 years in prison and a fine.
- His accomplices, including Andrey Arefyev who posed as a GRU general, also received prison sentences and fines.
- Arefyev was previously sentenced and stripped of military honors.