A deal with consequences: when can a breach of contract result in criminal prosecution?

01.09.2025

Modern business realities dictate strict rules: one wrong management decision, a mere formality in a contract, or an attempt to rapidly reallocate funds – and what starts as a commercial dispute can turn into a criminal case. The distinction between bad faith performance of obligations and a criminal offense is particularly relevant as the boundaries of acceptable behavior become increasingly blurred.

Every complex contract carries inherent risk. Missed deadlines, cost overruns, poor subcontractor choices, documentation issues – all of this is part of everyday reality, especially when it comes to state contracts, where the approval procedure for even the slightest changes takes weeks, and every step requires the client’s approval.

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Сделка с последствиями: когда срыв договора может обернуться уголовным преследованием?