Vladivostok Man Faces Trial for $6.5M Customs Fraud Scheme

Fake declarations and underreported costs fueled a multi-million ruble scam. Now, Russia’s highest court will decide the fate of the accused—and the missing tax revenue.

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2025 November 26 . 3:29 AM

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Vladivostok Man Faces Trial for $6.5M Customs Fraud Scheme

A criminal investigation into a Vladivostok resident accused of large-scale customs fraud has concluded. The man stands charged with evading over 6.5 million rubles in duties by falsifying import documents. Authorities have now sent the case to the supreme court for trial.

The defendant, a resident of Vladivostok, allegedly submitted false declarations about the value of imported natural stone products. By underreporting costs, he avoided paying more than 6.5 million rubles in customs duties owed to the federal budget. Investigators classified the offence under Part 1 of Article 194 of Russia’s Criminal Code, which covers large-scale customs evasion.

The trial will determine whether the defendant is guilty of customs fraud and the extent of his financial liability. If convicted, he may face penalties in addition to the seized assets and partial repayment already made. The supreme court’s decision will clarify the final amount owed to the state.