Former regional lawmaker Irina Yasakova has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Moscow court over the fraudulent sale of a central mansion.
The Meshchansky District Court of Moscow found Yasakova guilty of fraud involving 55 million rubles after she sold the prime property despite ongoing court proceedings surrounding its title, state news agency TASS reported.
Yasakova, who served as vice-president of the autonomous non-profit organization Oboronstroy, has denied all guilt in the case. A private businessman recognized as the injured party in the prosecution has filed a civil claim seeking more than 100 million rubles in compensation.
Property dispute and defense contracts
The criminal prosecution centered on a three-storey mansion situated in Romanov Lane, a historic street in central Moscow near the Kremlin. Although the property was entangled in legal disputes, Yasakova proceeded to complete its sale for 55 million rubles.
Yasakova accumulated substantial wealth through commercial operations connected to the defense sector. In 2017, she was recognized as the richest deputy in the regional parliament of Vologda Oblast, a federal region located in northwestern Russia. During her career, she managed several private companies holding contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defence, including Oboronstroy.
Oboronstroy functions as a state-linked defense organization responsible for constructing military infrastructure, facilities, and housing across Russia. Moscow's Meshchansky District Court regularly hears complex financial and criminal cases originating within the capital's central administrative district.
Prior charges and leadership links
The five-year prison term follows earlier criminal proceedings against Yasakova. In November 2025, Russian law enforcement agencies arrested her and charged her with separate fraud involving 786 million rubles.
Oboronstroy was also previously headed by Timur Ivanov, a former deputy defense minister of Russia who oversaw military construction and procurement programs prior to his own legal troubles.
Russia's Ministry of Defence directs substantial infrastructure investments through state-affiliated construction enterprises, keeping commercial property deals associated with defense executives under close judicial scrutiny.
