Timur Khutov, Head of Criminal Law Practice, BMS Law Firm:

“Based on the information provided it may be concluded that there are elements of fraud involved”, Khutov told. “The penalty under this article is imprisonment of up to 10 years. However, the punishment may be a probationary one. If it is established, that the coating complies with all applicable standards, the existence of the elements of crime will become doubtful. First and foremost, the very fact and method of stealing must be established, as well as the amount of damages.