Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court confiscates 79 wagons belonging to Russian businessman Gamzalov

The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has confiscated 79 wagons belonging to Russian businessman Stanislav Gamzalov for the benefit of the state.

Source: HACC on Telegram

Details: A panel of HACC judges has upheld a claim by the Ministry of Justice and imposed sanctions on a Russian businessman and Inter Cargo Company JSC under Ukraine's Law on Sanctions.

The HACC confiscated assets belonging to the company and indirectly owned by the businessman for transfer to state ownership. These comprised 69 open wagons built between 2010 and 2012, nine hopper wagons built in 2017 and one container flat wagon built in 2014.

The wagons belong to Russian businessman Stanislav Gamzalov. On 7 October, the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine filed a lawsuit against Stanislav Gamzalov and Inter Cargo Company for the application of sanctions.

Quote from the ministry: "Gamzalov is a Russian businessman and owner of a number of Russian companies, in particular Inter Cargo Company JSC."

Details: According to the ministry, these companies provide logistical support for Russia's war against Ukraine, including by supplying goods to businesses in Russia's military-industrial complex.

Quote from the ministry: "The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine requested the confiscation for state ownership of 79 railway wagons located in Ukraine and belonging to Inter Cargo Company JSC and indirectly owned by Stanislav Gamzalov."

Details: An appeal may be filed by a participant in the case and/or their representative with the HACC Appeals Chamber within five days from the date the court decision is pronounced.

Background: Ukraine previously seized 1,592 wagons owned by Russia that were used to transport commercial freight.

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