New investigator appointed to take over criminal case against ToAZ beneficiariesInvestigation into a criminal case over organization of a criminal gang or participation thereof (Article 210.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) against beneficiaries of Togliattiazot OJSC Vladimir and Sergey Makhlai, Ameropa AG owner Andreas Zivy and TOaZ ex-CEO Yevgeny Korolev is in progress. On December 30, 2021, it was taken over by a new investigator of the Russian Investigative Committee General Roman Nesterov, according to sources close to the lawyers of the defendants.16:54 18.01.2022
Investigation into new criminal case over fraud of Togliattiazot owners almost completed10:00 27.09.2021
Uralchem comments on its dispute with offshore companies in High Court of IrelandThe High Court of Ireland (High Court) at the organizational meeting held on July 30 announced that it intends to decide if it is the proper venue to consider the claim of the offshore companies Trafalgar Developments Limited, Bairiki Incorporated, Kamara Limited, Instantania Holdings Limited against Uralchem JSC and other persons.12:24 06.09.2021
Ex-head of Togliattikhimbank Popov sentenced to 7.5 years of imprisonmentFormer Chairman of the Board of Togliattikhimbank Alexander Popov has been sentenced to 7.5 years in a maximum security colony and a fine of 500 million rubles ($7 million).10:42 15.06.2021
Bankruptcy proceedings introduced at TometThe Commercial Court of the Samara Region has declared “Tomet LLC” bankrupt. The bankruptcy procedure is to be underway at the enterprise for a period of six months.10:05 17.03.2021
Lender of “Tomet LLC” opposes idea of company’s owner to write off 69 BLN rubles debtThe owners of “Tomet LLC”, which is in the process of bankruptcy, have offered creditors to conclude a settlement agreement by writing off 69.2 billion rubles ($933 million at the current exchange rate) of claims against the debtor. Uralchem's representatives explained why accepting these conditions was impossible.12:36 02.03.2021
Bankruptcy commissioner of Tomet LLC sums up results of first meeting of creditorsThe first meeting of creditors of Tomet LLC, which is a joint defendant in a criminal case over large-scale fraud and damages caused to PJSC Togliattiazot and JSC Uralchem, took place. Anatoly Selishchev, who was elected as the bankruptcy commissioner at the meeting, and is currently acting as the temporary manager of the company, told RAPSI about the most important results of this event, as well as about its future prospects.12:37 26.02.2021
Case over TOAZ assets fraud in the Makhlais interests forwarded to prosecutorsThe Main Directorate on Major Crimes Investigation of Russia’s Investigative Committee has completed a probe into a criminal case against Xenia Balashova, the CEO of “Kontaz LLC”. Balashova stands charged with evasion of the profit tax for year 2008 (p.p. a, b of Article 199.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). Earlier, Balashova pleaded guilty to the crimes charged declaring she acted under direct instructions of Vladimir Makhlai.11:41 17.02.2021
TOAZ owners’ move to bankrupt Tomet dismissed on appealThe Eleventh Commercial Court of Appeals in the city of Samara has dismissed an appeal filed by PJSC Togliattiazot (TOAZ) against determination of the regional commercial court dismissing its claim to bankrupt OOO Tomet.10:24 01.02.2021
Appeal of TOAZ beneficiary to Prosecutor General as admittance of exhaustion of argumentsSergey Makhlai, a beneficiary of PJSC Togliattiazot (TOAZ), has published an open letter addressed to Russia’s Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov, in which he expressed his discontent as to the quality of prosecutorial supervision and work of law enforcement agencies. RAPSI has analyzed the legal aspects of this address and asked experts to comment those.10:04 16.11.2020
Ex-head of Togliattikhimbank Popov to stay in detention until mid-April 2021The Togliatti Central District Court has extended detention of the former chairperson of the board of Togliattikhimbank Alexander Popov until April 14, 2021.10:01 09.11.2020
Uralchem concerned about suspension of Tomet LLC production activitiesUralchem, JSC expresses its serious concern about the suspension of Tomet LLC production activities and the possible bankruptcy of this enterprise.13:10 03.11.2020
Investigation into criminal case against Togliattikhimbank ex-head completedThe Main Directorate for Investigation of Major Cases of the Investigative Committee of Russia has completed investigation into a criminal case against the former chairperson of the board of Togliattikhimbank Alexander Popov.11:02 08.10.2020
Legal analysis of interview of TOAZ beneficiary Sergey MakhlaiIn the end of August, the former chairman of the board of directors of PJSC Togliattiazot Sergey Makhlai gave an extended commentary to the media regarding the details of the proceedings, in which he is a participant. In his statements, he accused Uralchem JSC of a number of offenses, and tried to present himself as a victim of a hostile takeover. RAPSI has studied the legal basis for the statements made by the convicted in absentia owner of TOAZ.10:25 10.09.2020
Detention of Togliattikhimbank head Popov extended for three monthsThe Moscow City Court has extended the period of detention of the former chairperson of the board of Togliattikhimbank Alexander Popov until November 12.15:48 19.08.2020
Uralchem seeks information disclosure in U.S. courts amid Togliattiazot caseFertilizer producer Uralchem has initiated a disclosure procedure in the U.S. courts in order to file further claims related to the fact of damage caused by the theft of Togliattiazot profits through a fraudulent scheme involving the Swiss offshore company Nitrochem Distribution AG.15:00 18.08.2020
Russia’s Investigative Committee reports half-year resultsAlexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, shared information on the results of his department this year. He spoke about the most high-profile and significant investigations of recent times, about urgent problems and their solution by the investigating authorities.10:27 03.08.2020
Moscow City Court extends detention of Togliattikhimbank head Popov until August 12The Moscow City Court has extended detention of the former chairman of the board of Togliattikhimbank Alexander Popov until August 12 upon a motion of Russia’s Investigative Committee.16:00 27.05.2020
Moscow City Court upholds extension of detention of Togliattikhimbank headThe Moscow City Court has upheld the extension of detention of Alexander Popov, the chairman of the board of Togliattikhimbank, until May 1.17:53 16.03.2020
TOAZ case defendants suspected of attempted bribery of Russian Supreme CourtA criminal case over attempted bribery on an especially large scale (part 3 of Article 30 and part 5 of Article 291 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) has been instituted against the beneficiary of Togliattiazot PJSC (TOAZ) Sergey Makhlai, the former chairman of the board of Togliattikhimbank Alexander Popov and the former head of the TOAZ security service Oleg Antoshin. According to the investigation, the suspects intended to bribe judges of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation for canceling the decision to recover tax arrears from TOAZ.15:40 30.01.2020