The MIA Administration for the Kaluga Region has opened criminal investigation into the theft of land from OOO NLMK-Kaluga (LLC), eventually acquired by the Russian subsidiary of Nestlé. The police will question the top management of Nestlé-Russia in connection with the criminal investigation concerning the theft of land from OOO NLMK-Kaluga (LLC), reports Novye Izvestia. The disputed land plot with a total area of 8.35 hectares in Vorsino industrial park was purchased by Nestlé-Russia for 62.3 million rubles—but it had been allegedly stolen from its lawful owner, OOO NLMK-Kaluga (LLC). What we know so far about the case: The disputed plot is located in the industrial park Vorsino in Kaluga Oblast, between the two enterprises—OOO NLMK-Kaluga (LLC) and Nestlé-Russia; The creation of the park was initiated by the government of Kaluga Oblast. To stimulate business activity, the local authorities exempted investors from paying the tax on the property of organizations and reduced the income tax rate; According to the documents, a certain set-employed entrepreneur Arabadzhi purchased the land in question from OOO NLMK-Kaluga for 28 thousand rubles (roughly USD350) in 2018; A year later, Arabadzhi sold the same plot of land to Nestlé-Russia for 62.3 million rubles (roughly USD790,000); Having … Continue reading The police will probe into the alleged involvement of Nestlé-Russia in the theft of land