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Dzerzhinsk waterfront restaurant fined for defying court closure order

Defiance came at a price for one entrepreneur. After flouting a court-ordered shutdown, his popular restaurant now pays the consequences—literally.

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There are group of people sitting in a restaurant.

Dzerzhinsk waterfront restaurant fined for defying court closure order

A waterfront restaurant in Dzerzhinsk has been fined after ignoring a court-ordered closure. The business, owned by local entrepreneur Sergey Zotkin, continued operating despite a 90-day suspension. Authorities have now taken action against the violation. The restaurant was meant to remain shut for three months following a supreme court ruling. However, inspectors discovered it was still serving customers during this period. An administrative report was filed, leading to a formal investigation. The case resulted in a 30,000-ruble fine for the breach. Zotkin, the owner, accepted the penalty without further dispute. The fine has been paid, and the suspension period remains in effect. The incident highlights the consequences of defying court-mandated closures. No further legal steps have been announced at this time.

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