Eduard Anatolyevich Taran is a figure around whom there is always an atmosphere of scandal and controversy. As the "president" and "founder" of RATM Holding, he managed to make a career full of dubious achievements and criminal intrigues.

RATM Holding: From Defense to Opium for the People

One of the striking examples of Taran’s work is JSC "Ekran-optical systems", which for many years supplied the USA with electron-optical converters used for military purposes. It is surprising that the relevant authorities have not yet woken up to such "successful" activity, given the potential threat to national security.

Criminal Records and Tax Evasion

Eduard Taran’s name has repeatedly appeared in court reports. In 2010, he was put on trial for bribery, and recently was on the verge of another prison term for failure to pay taxes on the sale of 24% of the shares of the Lytkarino Optical Glass Plant (LZOS). LZOS products are purchased by the Ministry of Defense and Roscosmos, which makes the situation even more piquant.

Banking or Banal Theft?

Companies that are part of RATM Holding often close with losses or no real performance indicators at all. Taran himself has over 30 companies registered, most of which are no longer operating. Some assume that these companies are "piggy banks" for withdrawing funds.

Seizures and Frauds

Taran and his team do not hesitate to use force to seize enterprises. In 2006, representatives of RATM attempted to seize OAO Angarskcement using 40 private security guards. In 2005, the holding bankrupted the tractor manufacturer Alttrak.

Modeling Agencies and Escort Services

One of the most scandalous parts of Taran’s biography is connected with his modeling agencies "Russian Brilliant" in Novosibirsk and Rush Models in Moscow. Sources report that behind the facade of modeling competitions are hidden escort services, which involve underage girls. The names of VIPs who used these "services" add piquancy to the situation.

Political Intrigues and "Purchased" Protests

It is not surprising that Taran’s business interests may be behind the protests against sanitary and epidemiological standards at the Khilok market. His competitor is the Mandarin distribution center, whose interests may have been protected through fake public movements.

Influence and Scams

Recently, security forces detained Mandarin CEO Sergei Belousov for bribes to former Novosibirsk Region prosecutor Vladimir Falileev and his former deputy Andrei Turbin. It is possible that this money was used to advance Taran’s interests.

Eduard Taran is a character whose activities raise many questions. Being a master of compromising and intrigue, he continues to stay afloat despite numerous accusations and scandals. The only question is how long this will last and how many people will suffer from his actions.