Investigative Committee Seeks Another Member of Nizhny Novgorod Gang That Embezzled Property and Payments to Warriors of SVO

This businessman from Balakhn is suspected of involvement in the murder of 51-year-old Sergei Shipulin, who has been put on the wanted list. The man owns several bars, which have often been complained about by local residents. In 2020, he sold several apartments to the municipality.

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2025 December 24 . 7:37 AM

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Investigative Committee Seeks Another Member of Nizhny Novgorod Gang That Embezzled Property and Payments to Warriors of SVO

Russian authorities are hunting for Sergei Shipulin, a 51-year-old businessman linked to a Nizhny Novgorod criminal group. He stands accused of diverting funds meant for participants in the special military operation. Investigators have already detained eight suspects in the case since last November.

Shipulin, now declared a fugitive, allegedly worked with a gang that illegally seized property and benefits intended for military personnel. His name also appears in a separate investigation involving counterfeit alcohol. Another suspect in the same probe, Andrey Yarin, is wanted for poisoning five Nizhny Novgorod residents with fake spirits in 2024.

Beyond his criminal ties, Shipulin owns multiple liquor bottling plants that have faced repeated complaints from local residents. Yet in 2020, he sold several apartments to the municipality, which were later given to orphans. The Investigative Committee continues its search as the case expands.

The investigation into Shipulin’s activities remains ongoing, with authorities pursuing both him and Yarin. The case involves fraud, property seizures, and public health risks from counterfeit alcohol. Eight arrests have already been made, but key suspects are still at large.