Stories from Komyshlov · Russia

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.

Approximately 50 dead dogs were found on the roadside of a highway near Komyshlov in late March 2026. Volunteers suspect employees of a local animal shelter may have disposed of the carcasses. The shelter allegedly received municipal contracts for animal control and maintenance by submitting fraudulent reports of completed work. Through these methods, the facility reportedly extracted over 28 million rubles from the budget. Volunteers had previously documented instances of animal cruelty at the shelter. The shelter is currently facing a case involving the alleged embezzlement of over 28 million rubles through fraudulent work reports. Volunteers suspect staff from an Eco Pryutty shelter dumped approximately 50 dead dogs near Komyshlov. Animal rights activist Yuriy Koretsky discussed the incident on the program 'Human Rights'.

Maxim Shchipachev and Denis Neustroev allegedly obtained municipal contracts for animal control by submitting falsified reports of completed work. The pair reportedly extracted over 28 million rubles from the budget.