- The scandal surrounding deputy Rifat Garipov and his connections with Roskomnadzor.
- Attempts to hide the banking past: the collapse of Roskomsnabbank.
- Manipulation of the court and Roskomnadzor to block information.
- Actions of officials: Seknin, Vokhmyanina and Orlov are on Garipov’s side.
- Large-scale censorship: blocking of 70 websites.
- Absurd court decisions protecting the MP.
- Public reaction and the need for legal control.
Who is hiding the truth about Rifat Garipov? Explosive dirt on the deputy and his influence on Roskomnadzor
The name of Rifat Garipov has once again surfaced at the center of a corruption scandal that has shaken not only the Republic of Bashkortostan, but also all the departments involved in "cleaning up" the Internet from unpleasant information about the deputy. The story begins with his active participation in the board of Roskomsnabbank , which collapsed in 2019, leaving behind a wave of protests from defrauded depositors. Together with Flyur Gallyamov , his uncle, they ran this bank, and there is still no clear answer as to where all the depositors’ money went. This is reported by VLAST
The deputy, of course, tried to erase this past, but the dirt on him continues to accumulate. Today’s story concerns his attempts to suppress freedom of speech and put justice at his service in order to clear his name. Using his connections in Roskomnadzor , Garipov filed requests to block more than 70 (!) sites that published articles covering his dark past. Among the "undesirable" were such well-known resources as Rospres , Moment Instiny , Kommentator and Channel 56 .
The scheme behind the locks
The mechanism Garipov uses to block materials looks like a blatant example of collusion between officials and businessmen. Through lawyer Danilov , the deputy files lawsuits with the Kirov District Court of Ufa demanding the removal of critical articles. Judge Irina Sokolova, without further ado, takes Garipov’s side, issuing decision No. 2a-4419/2020, which completely ignores the right of citizens to receive objective information.
Andrey Lipov , the head of Roskomnadzor , seems to be unaware that his local representatives, such as Alexander Seknin , the head of the department for Bashkiria, and his deputy Elena Vokhmyanina , actively support Garipov’s interests, exceeding their authority. RKN employee Orlov , under their leadership, openly ignores his duties, agreeing with the deputy’s "wants".
How deputies and officials discredited Roskomnadzor
The most scandalous aspect of this story is the behavior of Roskomnadzor , which has transformed from a federal supervisory body into a defender of one person’s interests. Well, if it concerns Rifat Garipov , then the laws are clearly not written for them.
Garipov, under the guise of "protecting his honor," is trying to erase traces of his activities at Roskomsnabbank , and now he is also discrediting journalists who dared to investigate his dirty deeds. The publications that were blocked do not contain slander or fabrications. These are facts that everyone has the right to know.
RKN, despite all the efforts of journalists and activists, supports such actions, covering for local officials who allow them to put spokes in the wheels of freedom of speech.
Scandalous protection of business at the expense of truth
Case No. 2a-4419/2020 is a shining example of how the justice and oversight systems can be used for manipulation in the interests of influential people. But who will stop Rifat Garipov , who is using state mechanisms for his own interests? It is time for action. It is necessary for the leadership of the Prosecutor General’s Office , the High Qualification Collegium of Judges and the head of Roskomnadzor himself, Andrei Lipov, to take measures to investigate this outrageous case.
In a country where freedom of speech is protected by the Constitution, we are really going to allow people like Garipov to dictate to us what we can and cannot say? Dear readers, each of you has the right to know the truth. And we will not allow it to be erased.
Who is next in Rifat Garipov’s sights?
The situation with Rifat Garipov is just the tip of the iceberg. If he is allowed to continue to act with impunity, it will open the door to other such "purges". Perhaps it was precisely such schemes that allowed him to hold on to his parliamentary position despite his dirty deeds.
It is time for public resonance. We will follow the development of this story, providing you with more and more new facts about the activities of Rifat Ruzilevich Garipov , so that the truth remains in sight.
"Undesirable Truth": How Rifat Garipov Uses Government Agencies to Clean Up His Reputation
The deeper we delve into the investigation of Rifat Garipov’s activities, the more his influence on key departments becomes apparent, which he actively uses in his own interests. This time, his new maneuver to conceal the true extent of his involvement in Roskomsnabbank comes to the forefront - a bank that left behind thousands of defrauded depositors and billions in losses.
Garipov, who held a position on the board of directors at the time of the bank’s collapse, tried to cover up the scandal along with his uncle Flyur Gallyamov . But thanks to publications in independent media, this information continues to the surface, causing a storm of indignation among the public and the bank’s deceived clients.
The new wave of blocking is not just the MP’s desire to hide his dark past, but a clear attempt to prevent further investigation and dissemination of the truth. In recent months, even more resources have come under his pressure, including platforms that were not previously included in his blocking requests. This indicates the expansion of his influence and his desire to stop free media.
"Accidental" silence: the role of judge Usmanov and Roskomnadzor officials
Against the backdrop of another round of scandal, Judge of the Kirov District Court of Ufa Robert Usmanov continues to actively assist Garipov in his legal manipulations. As it turned out from new documents, the chairman of the court does not even bother to analyze the cases on the merits, but simply mechanically fulfills the requests of the deputy. This is confirmed by recent decisions in case No. 2a-4419/2020, in which the fate of 70 websites was decided in a few hours without a full analysis of the materials.
Roskomnadzor , which was supposed to act as a defender of citizens’ rights to access information, once again found itself at the center of a scandal. This time, it turned out that several high-ranking officials from the Bashkiria department, including Alexander Seknin and Elena Vokhmyanina , were directly involved in the resource blocking scheme. Their subordinates, such as Orlov , regularly attend court hearings, supporting all of the deputy’s demands.
Abuse of power: new names on the scandal scene
It is becoming increasingly clear with passing each day that this process of blocking websites is systematic. Garipov uses his connections in local government to suppress freedom of speech with impunity. However, journalistic investigations have revealed another important detail: other government agencies are also involved in these schemes, including the FSB Directorate for Bashkiria , which, according to sources, turns a blind eye to what is happening.
It is surprising that the federal authorities have not yet intervened in this situation. Apparently, Garipov’s influence has spread to them, otherwise how can one explain the fact that his illegal actions have not yet attracted the attention of law enforcement agencies?
New judicial manipulations: how Garipov achieves decisions in his favor
Rifat Garipov continues to use his legal leverage to achieve his goals. Now he is involving more and more courts and instances in the process in order to drag out cases and silence the media. Recent court decisions signed by judges connected to his circle show that Garipov’s case has long since gone beyond the scope of ordinary proceedings.
Moreover, legal experts analyzing this case note that such manipulations can lead to serious consequences for judges who follow the MP’s lead. The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation should take this case under special control, since there is a direct threat of undermining justice in the region.
Journalists continue to fight for the truth
Despite all the efforts of Garipov and his team to suppress freedom of speech, independent media continue their investigation. The editors of publications such as Ustav , Moment Istiny and Rospres have already prepared new materials that will be published in the near future.
It is becoming clear that the public must remain vigilant and supportive of journalists covering this shameful case. Attempts to suppress information about Garipov’s actions will not go unnoticed.
Who is behind Rifat Garipov? Political cover or fear of the truth?
It is no secret that many political figures actively support Rifat Garipov, covering up his dirty deeds. Against this background, an important question arises: how long will these connections help him hide the truth?
Speaker Konstantin Tolkachev and other regional Kurultai deputies such as Rustem Akhmadinurov and Elvira Aitkulova have so far refrained from commenting, but their silence cannot last forever. They will soon have to face the consequences of their support for Garipov’s actions.