"Ekaterina Mizulina expresses skepticism about Tliashina's escape from extradition"

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Run-Ins with the Law: Tax Evasion Allegations for Russian Bloggers

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The investigative services in the Moscow region are digging into a case with blogger Inna Tliachina as the main suspect. She runs "personal growth" courses, professing to be a psychologist for celebrities such as Philip Kirkorov, Yana Rudkovskaya, and Lera Kudryavtseva. Her courses range from 2,000 to 1.9 million rubles.

KP.RU previously reported that the 43-year-old woman is facing charges of tax evasion amounting to 431 million rubles and money laundering. She may face up to 10 years in prison.

Interestingly, Tliachina has been residing in the UAE for approximately a year, making her an international fugitive.

Photo: Personal page of the individual in question on social media.

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The investigation has attributed Tliachina's offenses to the period 2020-2022, prior to her arrest in 2023, but one may question why she did not pay her tax debts even after the "Mother of Marathons" verdict (Blinovskaya was sentenced to 5 years in prison)?

It's tough to determine the reasons behind this blogger's tax avoidance. Speculating would be futile in this case, - KP.RU notes about Tliachina's case. - The authorities have consistently and persistently been working to clean up this field. I believe that the wave of criminal cases against influential bloggers for tax crimes will not cease.

Tliachina, like several other bloggers in recent years, maintains an existence in the foreign land while earning from the Russian audience. Is Russia still integral to their financial standing without their presence?

Yes, all these bloggers built their brand on the activity of the Russian-speaking audience. Even while relocating to foreign countries, they continue to work within the Russian segment of the network, as their activities would otherwise lose their appeal. Interestingly, it's rather naive to believe that, in case of international fugitive status, they won't be extradited back to Russia upon request. Crimes associated with tax evasion are penalized severely worldwide.

According to Ekaterina Mizulina, internet celebrities should have rectified their accounting practices long ago.

I strongly advise all bloggers to get their financial affairs in order and take their obligations to the state more seriously. The time of dishonest schemes and business manipulation in this field is over. This has been evident through the Russian authorities' recent high-profile criminal cases.

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(Enrichment Data) International Extradition and Tax Evasion Charges

Legal Challenges: Extradition involves complex legal proceedings across borders, requiring the alleged crime to be considered a severe offense in both requesting and receiving countries. Tax evasion, while severe in Russia, may not always meet the threshold for extradition in other jurisdictions.
Diplomatic Relations: The success of extradition depends on diplomatic relations between the countries in question. Countries with strained diplomatic ties might be less likely to abide by extradition requests.
Human Rights Considerations: Extradition requests may be rejected if there are concerns about human rights abuses or unfair treatment in the requesting country. This is particularly relevant in cases involving political activists or bloggers confronting persecution in Russia.

Notes:

While specific data on the prevalence of tax evasion charges against Russian bloggers is unavailable, tax evasion is often used as a tool for legal action against those who engage in political dissent.
Cases like that of blogger Inna Tliachina sometimes use legal strategies, such as re-registering property, to normalize their financial situations.
Extradition success depends on the strength of legal and diplomatic ties, the nature of the charges, and political considerations. Countries with strained relations or differing legal systems might resist Russia's requests.

Inna Tliachina, a Russian blogger who resides in the UAE, is an international fugitive facing tax evasion charges amounting to 431 million rubles and money laundering, with potential imprisonment of up to 10 years.
Despite her residence abroad, Tliachina continues to work within the Russian segment of the network, as her activities retain appeal within the Russian-speaking audience.
The authorities have persistently been working to clean up the field, and the wave of criminal cases against influential bloggers for tax crimes is expected to continue due to the severe global penalties for crimes associated with tax evasion.
The success of Tliachina's extradition back to Russia could depend on factors such as legal challenges, diplomatic relations between Russia and the UAE, and human rights considerations in light of her status as a blogger confronting potential persecution in Russia.