Boris Zimin was sentenced to nine years in prison in absentia.
Court of Fontaine recognized a public figure, businessman and philanthropist convicted of fraud Boris Zimin, the son of the founder of VimpelCom Dmitry ZiminIn addition to his prison term, he was fined 1 million rubles, banned from managing commercial organizations, and placed on an international wanted list, as Zimin does not live in Russia.
Boris Zimin is a well-known philanthropist who has supported scientific and educational initiatives for many years. He has also openly financed and supported the Russian opposition (including Alexey Navalny) and independent media, human rights activists and political prisoners.
The criminal case is related to the theft and sale of a controlling stake in Bryanston and the car-sharing operator BelkaCar Ltd. Zimin's supporters believe the case against him is politically motivated.
In 2020, Zimin paid for the transportation of politician Alexei Navalny to Germany for treatment after his poisoning. A criminal case was opened against him in 2023, and he was then tried in absentia. арестовали.