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Russia Sentences Influencer Aiaz Shabutdinov to 7 Years as New Cases Target Liza Miller and Alexandra Mitroshina

Authorities present the moves as a crackdown on monetized influencer schools.

Overview

  • Presnensky District Court in Moscow gave Shabutdinov seven years in a general‑regime colony and a 5 million ruble fine for large‑scale fraud.
  • Shabutdinov pleaded guilty, told the court he compensated victims willing to accept payments, and prosecutors cite 113 victims with losses exceeding 57 million rubles.
  • His lawyers called the punishment harsh, noting cooperation and restitution, and said a decision on an appeal has not been made.
  • The Investigative Committee opened a case against Liza Miller alleging tax evasion of more than 130 million rubles and suspected laundering, plans in‑absentia charges and a wanted notice, and law‑enforcement sources say she may be in Dubai.
  • Investigators completed the probe into Alexandra Mitroshina, alleging she legitimized part of roughly 127 million rubles through Moscow real estate, and sent the case to court.