Russian Social Media Stars Face Jail In $4 Million Tax Probe

According to Russia’s Investigative Committee Russian social media star Valeria Chekalina and her husband Artyom are facing jail in a $4 million tax probe.

Russian authorities have brought charges against Instagram fitness blogger Valeria Chekalina over an alleged attempt to evade taxes to the tune of several million dollars. Her husband Artyom has been accused of acting as her accomplice.

Should the pair be found guilty, they could face up to three years in jail in addition to ...

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