The 2000s legend was accused of fraud after failing to attend a concert in Kazakhstan — EADaily, September 6, 2024 — Society, Russia

Russian star of the 90s and 2000s Alexander Makhonin, who performs under the stage name Mr. Credo, was accused of fraud for not attending a concert in Kazakhstan, reports the Telegram channel Mash.

“Suarg Astana agreed with Alexander Makhonin (the artist's real name) to participate in the Retro Festival in Astana and Almaty on July 13-14. He set a price and agreed. The money was transferred in cash to Mahonin's apartment in two installments – without contracts and receipts, that was the artist's condition. The organizers were confident that they met the requirements,” the publication says.

On July 13, Mr. Credo did not come to the festival, saying that his Russian passport had expired and he could not cross the border. When he was asked to return the fee of 5.4 million rubles, he refused. Allegedly, the organizers did not fulfill some of the driver's requirements. The artist did not explain exactly which requirements were violated and disappeared.

“Later, representatives of Suarg Astana found information on the Internet that Makhonin had been banned from leaving Russia due to tax and fine debts. Now Credo is contacting him, but refuses to return the money. The police have begun checking,” the Telegram channel reports.

During his career as Mr. Credo, the musician released eight studio albums (two more records were released as part of the groups Aspect and Credo), four compilations and six video clips. Many compositions remained unpublished. Now Mr. Credo continues to write music, give concerts and go on tours.