Russian Blogger Gusein Gasanov Accused of Large-Scale Tax Evasion

Popular Russian blogger Gusein Gasanov has been accused of tax evasion, Orda.kz reports.

The official Telegram channel of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation announced on the evening of May 14 that Gasanov had been arrested in absentia.

According to the investigation, in 2019–2021, Gasanov evaded paying taxes in the amount of over 170 million rubles. In order to create the appearance that he lawfully owned, used and disposed of these funds, he laundered part of them in the amount of over 20 million rubles through financial transactions, the department said.

The charge involves large-scale money laundering.

On the morning of May 15, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs posted a card on its website indicating that Gasanov had been declared wanted.

The blogger responded on Instagram, addressing the arrest in absentia through his stories:

The media write that I evaded taxes. But I paid all the taxes and fines in the amount of 320 million rubles.
 He included a certificate from the Russian Federal Tax Service as evidence.

Gasanov named Ekaterina Mizulina, head of the “League of Safe Internet,” as responsible for what happened.

Gusein Gasanov, who has 30 million Instagram followers, is known for hosting high-profile giveaways to grow his audience. He also created the course Millionaire Thinking.

He frequently shares photos with celebrities and politicians. Last winter, he posted images and videos with Ramzan Kadyrov, referring to him as his “older brother.”

In August 2023, Gasanov also shared a joint photo with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov.

Similarly, in March 2025, a Russian court sentenced Elena Blinovskaya, creator of the “Wish Marathon” course, to five years in prison.

Original Author: Igor Ulitin