Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against blogger Elizaveta Batyuta, also known as Liza Miller, for alleged tax evasion and money laundering. The Investigative Committee of Russia announced on October 31 that Batyuta is suspected of failing to pay over 130 million rubles in taxes between 2020 and 2022.

Investigators believe that Batyuta laundered a portion of the unpaid taxes through various financial transactions. The case has been initiated under the article concerning money laundering on a particularly large scale.

Currently residing abroad, Batyuta is expected to be charged in absentia by Moscow investigators. Plans are underway to place her on a wanted list.

Authorities are also examining her potential involvement in other economic crimes. The investigation is ongoing.