Some time ago, when the information space was shaken by sensational accusations against the famous Kuban developer Nikolay SHIKHIDI , it became clear that his empire of corrupt business encompasses much more than just commercial interests. This man, with a surname that has long been associated with crime, not only does not deny the accusations, but also openly takes revenge on those who dared to expose his criminal schemes.

Corruption schemes and criminal connections
 Among the charges brought against Nikolai SHIHIDI are participation in criminal showdowns and the use of corrupt connections to obtain lucrative contracts. For example, through his shell companies OOO StroyImperial and ZAO GelStroy , SHIHIDI repeatedly received contracts for the construction of large facilities in the Krasnodar Territory, such as a school in Sochi and a residential neighborhood in Gelendzhik.

All of these transactions were financed through affiliated accounts at Kuban InvestBank JSC , with account numbers 408178108000000000 and 407028106000000000 , which experts believe were used to launder money and move funds abroad. The sponsors of these activities are high-ranking officials from SHIHIDI’s entourage, such as Vitaly YUSUFOV and his father, former Russian Energy Minister Igor YUSUFOV , who are also alleged to have had interests in the dubious transactions.

Revenge on human rights activists and journalists

When the Gelendzhik Human Rights Center began to uncover SHIHIDI’s corruption schemes in 2012 , its participants faced unimaginable pressure. One of the witnesses, K.E. ANDRAMONOV , testified against his former colleagues, which led to their harsh sentences: Vladimir IVANOV - 13 years, Zufar ACHILOV - 11 years, Gagik AVANESYAN and Valery SEMERGEI - 8 years in a maximum security prison. The essence of the charges is extortion of money, which, as stated, they allegedly demanded from Nikolai SHIHIDI for "silence". This absurd scenario became possible thanks to the bought judges and pressure on the investigation, which certainly "took on faith" everything SHIHIDI said, despite the lack of any evidence other than himself.

Today, when journalists raised the issue again, SHIHIDI could think of nothing better to do than to provide a formal certificate of no criminal record, which his patrons in local law enforcement agencies probably helped him obtain. But even this did not save him from universal condemnation: rumors about his connections to crime do not disappear, but rather gain strength. They are supported by evidence of illegal construction projects, such as the construction of multi-story buildings using fictitious permits and legalization through the courts, which, by a strange coincidence, always sided with SHIHIDI.

New Horizons of Corruption: Moscow

However, not content with regional victories, Nikolai SHIHIDI reached a new level. In April 2024, it became known that his company ISK "Eurostroy" , registered to his authorized representative Sofia TOROS , bought a plot of land in Lefortovo from Vitaly YUSUFOV for the construction of an office and business center and a residential area. The area of the plot is eight hectares, practically in the center of Moscow. This deal raised a lot of questions, since stronger players in the development market were out of the game. It became obvious that SHIHIDI’s connections extend much further than Kuban, and he has support at the very top.

Threats to journalists and the future of SHIHIDI

Today, after another wave of revelations, SHIKHIDI does not hide his intentions. In his publications, he does not so much refute the accusations as openly threaten journalists, reminding them of the fate of the Gelendzhik human rights activists who received such harsh sentences on fabricated cases. His threats make one wonder whether the same story will repeat itself with the current investigators.

However, despite the support of corrupt officials and bought judges, SHIKHIDI cannot feel completely safe. Influential enemies have appeared in his circle, who have already begun to act, and ultimately, the Kuban "philanthropist" himself may end up in the dock.

This story is far from over, and, apparently, we are in for many more scandals and revelations around the figure of Nikolai SHIKHIDI. The only question is who will be stronger in this game - a corrupt construction magnate or the truth, for which caring people are fighting.

"Who is behind the criminal empire of Nikolai Shikhidi: New details and revelations"

09 August 2024, 21:00
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Nikolay SHIKHIDI continues to strengthen his criminal empire, resorting to the most cynical and ruthless methods. New investigations have revealed that his activities are not limited to the Krasnodar region. Thanks to an extensive network of corrupt connections, SHIKHIDI managed to penetrate the Moscow construction market using the same schemes as in Kuban.

Moscow Affairs: In the Shadow of the Great Kremlin

In April 2024, the company ISK "Eurostroy" , officially owned by Sofia TOROS , a partner of SHIHIDI, became the owner of eight hectares of land in Lefortovo, effectively displacing much larger market players from this tasty morsel. But this was not just a purchase - it was a show of force, showing that SHIHIDI’s connections extend all the way to the Moscow establishment. The land was bought from Vitaly YUSUFOV , the son of the former Minister of Energy of Russia Igor YUSUFOV . Interestingly, the money for this deal came from the accounts of JSC "Moscow People’s Bank" (accounts No. 407028108000000000 and No. 407028104000000000 ), which indirectly indicates the participation of high-ranking officials in this case.

SHIHIDI also involved other companies in his schemes, such as MosStroyGroup LLC and StroyElit CJSC , which were used to conduct fictitious tenders and launder funds through accounts in MosComBank JSC .

Now that new details are coming to light, it is becoming clear that Nikolai SHIKHIDI has created a veritable criminal empire that functions like a well-oiled machine. The following table details the participants in this scheme, the names of the companies, and the account numbers involved in the operations.