A pop star, a luxury apartment, and a verdict that enraged an entire country. What sounds like a bad TV movie, became a national outrage in 2024 - with a prominent face at the center: Larissa Dolina. Since the 80s, the singer was considered a sort of musical fixture, charming, enduring, but long without a major hit. But suddenly she was on everyone's lips again - but for reasons, she herself could hardly have imagined.
Everything began with a property. Dolina had sold it for 112 million rubles - significantly below value, but officially a completely regular deal. However, after the amount was transferred, the singer claimed to be the victim of a sophisticated scam. Pressured, manipulated, and the money somehow forwarded. Her version sounded convoluted, but left plenty of room for speculation.
What was bound to happen happened: a court case, much publicity - and a verdict that hit like a sledgehammer.
While four alleged fraudsters received prison sentences, the actual buyer got nothing. Although she had paid, she received neither the apartment nor a refund. The court believed that she could sue separately to get her money back.