Investigators of the pre-trial investigation plan to apply to the court for the appointment of a preventive measure. The charge is qualified under Part 6 of Article 290 of the Russian Criminal Code – taking a bribe on an especially large scale. The article provides for a prison sentence of eight to fifteen years.
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“Gazprom Energoholding” is a subsidiary of “Gazprom” and the largest owner of electric power assets in Russia. The group includes 77 power plants with a total installed capacity of about 36 GW, writes “The Moscow Times.”
Embezzlement of money during the construction of Alina Kabaeva’s rhythmic gymnastics center?
This is not the first criminal case against the heads of “Gazprom” structures in recent years. In the spring of 2026, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced a criminal case investigation for embezzlement of more than 8 billion rubles during the construction of Alina Kabaeva’s rhythmic gymnastics center, which was financed through the company “Gazprom Investgazifikatsiya.”
According to the investigation version, from 2016 to May 2019, the scheme participants created the appearance of work being performed and stole the allocated funds. The case involves 13 defendants, including former “Gazprom” board member Yelena Mikhailova and former deputy general director of “Gazprom Mezhregiongaz” Anatoly Yerkulov. The alleged organizer of the scheme has been detained, and several participants are wanted internationally.
“Gazprom Invest” case
The investigation continues regarding Anton Dzhaliabov, deputy chairman of the board of “Gazpromneft.” On February 27, 2026, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported his detention on suspicion of taking bribes amounting to 30 million rubles (327 thousand euros). According to the investigation, in 2021–2022, Dzhaliabov served as director of the “Gazprom Invest” branch and took bribes from contracting organizations for contract conclusion and general patronage. He was given an apartment in Sochi, a motorboat, and other property, writes “The Moscow Times.”
In 2025, the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office filed a lawsuit against former “Gazprom” board member Kirill Seleznyov and former general director of “Gazprom Energo” Aleksey Matiushov. According to the agency, they organized the withdrawal of at least 150 billion rubles from “Gazprom Neftechim Salavat.” A. Matiushov hid abroad, while peace agreements were made with K. Seleznyov. The Prosecutor General’s Office took over seven subordinate chemical complex enterprises for the benefit of the state, valued at 31.5 billion rubles.
