Chechenov Aliy Akhmatovich

Owner (together with other family members) and chairman of the board of directors of the Chuvash Van Plant (KAF). Chechenov is considered a major regional sponsor of the United Russia party. KAF is one of the largest manufacturers of special equipment (e.g., prison transport vehicles, military transport vehicles, mobile field kitchens, mobile staff vehicles, mobile repair workshops for military equipment, and mobile refrigerator morgues) for the law enforcement and security agencies of the Russian Federation. KAF's major clients include the Federal Guard Service, the Interior Ministry, the Federal Penitentiary Service, and the Defense Ministry. Therefore, Chechenov is involved in doing business in a sector of strategic significance to the Government of Russia and has obtained a financial benefit from the Government of Russia in connection with such business.