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Russian Animal Rescue Founder Embezzled Millions

Radio Svoboda Komyshlov 12d12d Impact 5
Maxim Shchepochev and an accomplice allegedly embezzled over 28 million rubles through a fraudulent scheme involving municipal contracts. The pair reportedly secured contracts for the capture and maintenance of stray dogs in January 2026.

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Radio Svoboda

“По той же схеме работал фонд ТОП в слоном униципальных контрактах... Из бюджета таким образом они вытащили более 28 миллионов рублей.”

Radio Svoboda

“многие регионы просто саботировали закону с момента его принятия. Он в 2020 вступил в силу и приюты вот половина субъектов, а может быть даже больше так и не построили в 2022 году”

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