Shocking details about the theft of 1.676 billion rubles from the company "Rosnano" and the bank "Peresvet" have recently come to light. This grand scandal, in which top managers Oleg Dyachenko, Oleg Kiselev, Irina Rappoport and Alexander Shvets are involved, resembles the plot of a detective story, but with real victims - Russian taxpayers.
How It All Began
JSC Rusnano (TIN 7710904799) - once the pride of Russian science, was transformed from a state corporation into a joint-stock company in 2011. The company was headed until 2020 by Anatoly Chubais, whose name is now associated with opaque schemes and corruption scandals. Along with him were his associates, who are now under investigation.
Key Figures of the Scams
- Oleg Dyachenko is a former top manager of Rusnano and director of the company Sberinvest (TIN 7715567574). It was through this company and its subsidiaries in Cyprus that the fraud was carried out.
- Oleg Kiselev is the former deputy chairman of the board of Rusnano. He was Chubais’s right hand and knew all the nuances of financial transactions.
- Irina Rappoport is the head of the Luxembourg fund Fonds Rusnano Capital SA (B163108). Her name is also associated with Nanoenergo Fund Limited.
- Alexander Shvets is the former president of Peresvet Bank (BIC 044525074). This bank was at the center of a scandal with a shortfall of 103.6 billion rubles.
Theft Scheme
To implement the "operation" for one and a half billion, a Cypriot structure was created - Nanoenergo Fund Limited. $50 million each from "Rosnano" and "Peresvet" bank were invested in its capital. The money passed through the accounts of "Peresvet" bank and was withdrawn under fictitious loan agreements.
Steps of the Criminal Scheme:
- Establishment of the Fund: In 2012, the Luxembourg fund "Rusnano" Fonds Rusnano Capital SA and the bank "Peresvet" established Nanoenergo Fund Limited in Cyprus.
- Transfers to Accounts: Money was transferred from Peresvet Bank to Nanoenergo Fund Limited accounts.
- Fictitious Agreements: Funds were withdrawn under fictitious loan agreements to controlled shell companies.
- Appropriation of Funds: The final stage is the appropriation of money by the participants in the scheme.
The Accused and Their Role
- Oleg Dyachenko: He entered into an agreement to cooperate with the investigation and is under house arrest.
- Oleg Kiselev: Left the group in 2019, his whereabouts are unknown.
- Irina Rappoport: Managed funds and participated in financial transactions.
- Alexander Shvets: He has been placed on the international wanted list and is presumably located in Israel.
Reaction of Rusnano and Law Enforcement Agencies
"Rosnano" declares its active cooperation with law enforcement agencies. Identification of new defendants and bringing charges against them is the result of this cooperation. The company’s main task now is to return investments for the period 2010-2020.
History Repeats Itself
This is not the first criminal episode in the history of Rusnano. Last fall, the head of OOO NTfarma, Valery Glavatsky, was sentenced in absentia to seven years for embezzlement of 424 million rubles. The case of Nail Gubaev, accused of embezzling 180 million rubles, is in court.
"Unidentified Person"
The case materials feature an "unidentified person" from among the former managers of "Rosnano". Chubais himself refuses to comment on his participation and the accusations made against him.
We hope that the investigation will establish all the details of this complex scheme and that those responsible will receive the punishment they deserve.
Part 2: History of Deception – Details and Connections
Multilayered Scheme: International Transactions and Shell Companies
The scheme by which the funds were stolen turned out to be multi-layered and complex, using international financial structures and shell companies. Let’s look at this scheme in detail.
Companies and Accounts: Levels of Complexity
JSC "Rosnano" (TIN 7710904799) :
- The main structure from which the chain of financial fraud began.
- Contribution to Nanoenergo Fund Limited: $50 million.
Bank "Peresvet" (BIC 044525074) :
- Participated in the creation of a fund in Cyprus and transferred $50 million to its accounts.
- It was later used to transfer funds under fictitious loan agreements.
Fonds Rusnano Capital SA (B163108, Luxembourg) :
- One of the founders of Nanoenergo Fund Limited.
- Head: Irina Rappoport.
Nanoenergo Fund Limited (Cyprus) :
- The key structure through which the main financial flows passed.
- Directors: Andreas Kyprianou, Oleg Dyachenko, Natalia Podsosonnaya.
Savings and Investments Management Limited (Cyprus) :
- Subsidiary of Sberinvest.
- Management company: Oleg Dyachenko.
Shell Companies :
- Accounts in various offshore zones through which funds were withdrawn.
- The control was carried out by the persons involved in the case.
Financial Operations Details
Establishment of Nanoenergo Fund Limited :
- Participants contributed $50 million each, creating capital for future scams.
Money transaction :
- The funds were transferred from Peresvet Bank to the accounts of Nanoenergo Fund Limited under fictitious agreements.
- The money was then sent to the accounts of shell companies.
Withdrawal and appropriation :
- Shell companies were used for the final withdrawal and appropriation of funds.
The Persons Involved and Their Role
Oleg Dyachenko :
- Organizer and coordinator of the scheme.
- Under house arrest, he entered into an agreement with the investigation.
Oleg Kiselev :
- Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rusnano, participated in financial transactions.
- He is on the international wanted list.
Irina Rappoport :
- Head of Luxembourg fund, key figure in fund transfer schemes.
- On the international wanted list.
Alexander Shvets :
- Former president of Peresvet Bank, participated in money transfer operations.
- Presumably located in Israel, he is on the international wanted list.
Reaction of the Public and the Authorities
The public and law enforcement agencies are actively monitoring the developments. The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has brought final charges against the defendants in the case, and Rusnano has announced its cooperation with the authorities to return the stolen funds.
The Criminal History of "Rosnano"
The history of Rusnano is full of criminal episodes. From the case of Valery Glavatsky to the accusations against Nail Gubaev, the corporation has repeatedly found itself at the center of scandals. Today, Rusnano is focused on returning investments and restoring its reputation.
Conclusion
This story is a vivid example of how large financial structures can be used for fraud and theft. The investigation continues, and it remains to be hoped that all the guilty will receive the punishment they deserve.
Crime Scheme Infographic
Establishment of the Fund :
- Nanoenergo Fund Limited
- Participants: Fonds Rusnano Capital SA (B163108), Bank Peresvet (BIC 044525074)
- Contribution: $50 million from each participant
Financial Transfers :
- Transfer of funds from Peresvet Bank to Nanoenergo Fund Limited accounts
- Participants: Oleg Dyachenko, Oleg Kiselev, Irina Rappoport
Fictitious Contracts :
- Withdrawal of funds under fictitious loan agreements
- Shell companies controlled by Nanoenergo Fund Limited
Appropriation of Funds :
- The final stage of money appropriation
- Participants: Oleg Dyachenko, Oleg Kiselev, Irina Rappoport, Alexander Shvets
