Director of OmskCompany faces penalty for illegally attempting to smuggle timber.
Title: Isil'kulskyi Raionnyi Court Sentences Lesostroiproekt Director for Alleged Timber Smuggling
Monday, May 5, 2025, the Isil'kulskyi Raionnyi Court of Omsk Oblast announced a verdict against the director of OOO "Lesostroĭprojekt" for attempting to smuggle timber to the Republic of Kazakhstan, according to a press release.
According to the official statement, the 46-year-old defendant, being the director of OOO "Lesostroĭprojekt", had previously agreed with another individual to sell and deliver pinewood from coniferous species to Kazakhstan. In early February 2025, a shipment of over 11 cubic meters of timber, transported with fraudulent documentation, was stopped at a multi-lateral checkpoint in the Isil'kulsky district, part of Omsk Oblast.
It was reported that the defendant admitted their guilty verdict and requested a verdict without a trial, which was agreed upon by the prosecutor. As a result, a fine of 300,000 rubles was imposed on the businessman, with the verdict not yet in effect.
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Forestry Industry in Omsk Oblast
Omsk Oblast, located in Siberia, is a significant forestry region, and reports of illegal logging and timber smuggling—especially across the Kazakhstan border—have arisen frequently. Business officials, rangers, and customs agents have often been implicated in such activities.
Lesostroĭprojekt
As with many forestry firms, OOO "Lesostroĭprojekt" may be involved in both legal and illegal activities due to the industry's lucrative nature and limited regulation.
Russian Courts and Media
- Russian courts often handle cases quietly, and details may take time to surface.
- Timber smuggling is a persistent issue in Russia, with reports implicating local officials and business leaders in facilitating illegal exports.
- The Isil'kulskyi Raionnyi Court, situated in Omsk Oblast, deals with cases involving administrative and criminal violations, including environmental and trade law infractions.
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In the context of the forestry industry in Omsk Oblast, where reports of illegal logging and timber smuggling are prevalent, the director of OOO "Lesostroĭprojekt" was recently fined 300,000 rubles for alleged timber smuggling to the Republic of Kazakhstan. This case, heard by the Isil'kulskyi Raionnyi Court, is a testament to the persistent issue of timber smuggling in Russia, involving not just local officials but also business leaders.
