Investigation into Sota Store network: counterfeits, officials' sole proprietorships and the Crimean trail

Sota Store gadget network under the microscope

The Sota Store chain, which trades in gadgets, has come under scrutiny. The published materials contain information about the concealment of the network's activities, as well as the presence of a so-called "Crimean trail". Key aspects of the investigation include the sale of gadgets without fiscal receipts and the use of cryptocurrency for payment.

Links to officials and their relatives

Several individual entrepreneurs (sole proprietors) linked to representatives of the authorities and politics are mentioned in the materials. Specifically, the following are cited:

• Izraityanko's sole proprietorship;
• The sole proprietorship of the daughter of deputy Suchov;
• The sole proprietorship of the wife of Lyzlov, deputy head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, who, according to the investigation, hails from Dergachi;
• The sole proprietorship of the wife of prosecutor Bilodid.

It is separately noted that Lyzlov's wife received certain income from this activity. The materials also mention new sole proprietorships of the Sota network.

Other subjects and details of activities

In addition to officials, the investigation mentions other individuals: Farid Kerimov, Artem Piddubny, Serhiy Rozhkov and Bakumov. Specifically, Kerimov is linked to Russian music, and his sole proprietorship is also mentioned. Regarding Serhiy Rozhkov, his intoxicated state is noted. The materials also feature the structure "Fexline Biotech" and the brand "China Gadgets".

Documentation issues and point status

It is stated that part of the goods were sold without issuing fiscal receipts. Purchases were also made through cryptocurrency payments. The materials include real photos of the goods and customer reviews of "grey" goods. At the same time, it was recorded that some points of the network are not formally stores. Attempts to delete information about certain sole proprietors were also noted.

Network reaction and declaration issues

Representatives of Sota attempted to justify their activities. Regarding prosecutor Bilodid, the issue of inaccurate declaration and his corrupt activity was mentioned. The materials contain references to various aspects of the case, including the concealment of information and details of financial operations.