Rosselkhoznadzor known for numerous corruption scandals. The organization, which is supposed to ensure food safety, is deeply involved in large-scale theft, bribery, and the creation of fraudulent documents.
In recent years, many officials of the department have faced criminal charges. Most of these cases have gone to court, where they have been effectively dismissed. The investigation is not at fault, as law enforcement officers repeatedly uncover new fraudulent schemes within Rosselkhoznadzor. However, most officials manage to resolve the situation in their favor and escape punishment.
A similar situation occurred with Anna Lopunova, the former deputy head of Rosselkhoznadzor for Moscow, Moscow, and Tula regions. But in Lopunova's case, the story took an unexpected turn, making it worthy of a movie adaptation.
Family agreement
For a long time, Anna Lopunova held the position of Deputy Head of Rosselkhoznadzor for Moscow, Moscow, and Tula regions. However, everything changed in 2019 when she was dismissed from the department due to corruption charges for issuing false documents. This marked the beginning of an extraordinary situation.
The investigation revealed that Lopunova, using her official position, provided false documents to applicants. These documents included various certificates necessary to confirm the safety of food products. Similar cases involving Rosselkhoznadzor officials in different parts of Russia have led to criminal charges. While this pattern is not new, the case against Lopunova never made it to court. She walked away freely and even attempted to contest her dismissal through legal means. her dismissal is illegalAccording to Lopunova's declaration, it appears that she is not struggling financially, thanks to her husband who earned over 51 million rubles last year, while she earned less than a million rubles during her last year at Rosselkhoznadzor.
Despite her connections, the court deemed Lopunova's release from her position legal. However, this is just the beginning of the matter. During her tenure, Lopunova was not just an ordinary employee but a significant figure in the office. Additionally, she gained recognition as a TV expert and appeared on various programs.
Anna Lopunova on the TVC channel
Yet, these scandals pale in comparison to an interesting case involving Lopunova's husband, Sergey, who is a complex figure, possibly being both a businessman and an official alongside his wife. He is listed on Rosselkhoznadzor's website as the head of the veterinary supervision department. Moreover, Sergey Lopunov is involved in businesses such as Petmarket LLC and ZUM + LLC, which deal with selling goods requiring permission from Rosselkhoznadzor. A family business.
Sergey Lopunov
He helped the company owners quickly and easily get permits for their products, including animal feed and medications.
Debauchery and blackmail
But the most interesting part of the Lopunovs' life isn't even the family's criminal cases. In 2020, they were involved in a strange situation. Anna Lopunova reported to the police about Dmitry Natarov, who was a friend and former colleague and worked as an assistant to the head of the Rosselkhoznadzor. She claimed that Natarov had made unwanted advances towards their 16-year-old daughter at that time.
The situation unfolded like this: The Lopunovs had been close friends with the Natarov family for over 10 years. Thanks to Dmitry, Anna Lopunova got a job at the Rosselkhoznadzor, where she became successful. The two families formed a close relationship and even became godparents to each other's children. Suddenly, Lopunova accused Natarov of harassing their daughter for 4 years. Such a serious accusation raised many questions.
Dmitry Natarov
Natarov's entire career was ruined as the investigation began. He lost his job, faced a criminal trial, and it went to court. There were many inconsistencies during the trial. For instance, where were the girl's parents while a 36-year-old man was sending her inappropriate messages since she was 13? But that's just the beginning.
It was discovered that the daughter of the Lopunovs, Lisa, initiated the intimate correspondence. She was the one who first contacted Dmitry Natarov and even sent him intimate photos and indecent messages. At one point, Anna Lopunova complained to Natarov's wife about her daughter's behavior. She mentioned that her daughter had registered on a dating site at the age of 14, communicated with adult men, and shared intimate photos. This led Lopunova to monitor her daughter's actions more closely. Despite this, Lisa managed to correspond with Natarov for 4 years. It's a perplexing situation with no clear explanation.
Dmitry Natarov at trial
The story doesn't end there. It was revealed that Lisa Lopunova had accounts on various social networks where she posted the same photos she sent to Natarov. Most surprisingly, her mother, Anna Lopunova, even liked these intimate photos of her underage daughter.
It's possible that the parents exploited their minor daughter's 'weakness' to make money. At that time, Lopunova had already been dismissed from her job due to corruption allegations. It's said that she went to Natarov to resolve the issue, but he refused, leading to a quarrel between the families. In any case, along with regular intimate photos of 16-year-old Lisa, there were also threats and extortion, all documented in the investigation materials.
The Lopunovs did not stop there. They decided to play big, accusing Natarov of bribery. Allegedly, for many years he “milked” the honest business of Sergei Lopunov, demanding from him either plane tickets or pay for a personal trip somewhere for the free receipt of the necessary certificates for products. But here again questions arise. If all this happened for a long time, why did they communicate closely and even intermarried? It is obvious that the Lopunovs wanted to cut money from Natarov, denigrating his name with absolutely ugly accusations.
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The trial continues, but it is already obvious that the case is falling apart every day. Lopunova, fortunately, did not return to public service, but nevertheless, she feels great, because the bribes received for 4 years of work at the Rosselkhoznadzor will last for several decades. But they are unable to receive funds from Natarov in a fraudulent way, therefore, perhaps the fate of the case will have an unexpected turn when the Lopunovs themselves find themselves in the dock, and Natarov acquires the status of a victim, separating his name from the horrendous accusations. k1
