Latest Crime News from Russia

Ergaki Founder Tried for Child's Death on SlopeThe founder of the Ergaki resort faces prosecution for a child's fatal accident on a ski slope. Two other children were also harmed due to inadequate services.

Apr 19, 2026

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AI Names Top 5 Most Criminal Microdistricts in KrasnodarGoogle Gemini AI has identified the top five most criminal microdistricts in Krasnodar for 2025. The study shows crime is becoming less frequent but more costly and sophisticated.

Apr 19, 2026

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Former DRSU director's sentence cut for testifying against ex-MPThe prosecutor's office appealed the verdict because Safarbiy Napso actively cooperated with the investigation, leading a court to reduce his prison term.

Apr 19, 2026

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Owner of Burnt Sauna Where Five Teenagers Died Sent to Pre-Trial DetentionPre-trial restrictions were chosen for the owner and administrator of a private sauna where a January 31 fire killed five teenagers. The group had gathered to celebrate birthdays, but the evening ended in tragedy.

Apr 19, 2026

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Sauna Owner Detained After Fatal FireA group of schoolchildren and students gathered to celebrate three friends' birthdays in a private sauna, but the evening ended in a deadly fire.

Apr 19, 2026

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Owner of sauna where five teens died sent to jailA group of schoolchildren and students gathered to celebrate three friends' birthdays, but the evening ended in tragedy.

Apr 19, 2026

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Owner of sauna where five teens died sent to pre-trial detentionA group of schoolchildren and students gathered to celebrate the birthdays of three friends, but the evening ended in tragedy.

Apr 19, 2026

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Court swaps prison for suspended sentence for ex-Dagomys DRS chiefProsecutors appealed the verdict after Safarbiy Napso cooperated with the investigation and paid restitution, leading to a suspended sentence.

Apr 19, 2026

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Novosibirsk Police Detain Shadow Bankers in 2-Billion-Ruble SchemeSuspects were held for 12 hours at a police station in Novosibirsk.

Apr 19, 2026

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12-Year-Old Girl's Killer Found Near Tambov After 11 YearsThe search for the murderer involved psychics from 'The Battle of Psychics,' culminating in the arrest of a family acquaintance after a lengthy investigation.

Apr 19, 2026

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Employees of a District Hospital in Arkhangelsk Region Accused of FraudTwo former employees from a Plesetsk district medical institution, a paramedic and an HR worker, face charges of fraud and official forgery. One of them allegedly had a fraudulent sick leave certificate issued.

Apr 19, 2026

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Sochi Quail Hunters Face Up to Two Years in PrisonPolice in Sochi have detained two local men for illegal quail hunting after catching them in the act during a night operation in September 2025.

Apr 19, 2026

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Sauna owner jailed after Prokopyevsk fire kills five teens — videoThe owner of a sauna in Prokopyevsk where a fire killed five teenagers has been sent to pre-trial detention, while the second defendant was placed under house arrest.

Apr 19, 2026

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Police Detain Street Marketer for Painting Drug Ads in YessentukiA 22-year-old man painted drug advertisements on city streets and kept evidence on his phone, leading to his arrest.

Apr 19, 2026

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Nizhnevartovsk's chief city planner arrested in corruption caseThe former head of Nizhnevartovsk's capital construction department has been arrested, with the case connected to the delayed Martial Arts Center project.

Apr 19, 2026

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Bashkiria Cadet School Ex-Director Sentenced for FraudA former director of Cadet School No. 2 in Salavat, Bashkiria, has been sentenced to four years in a general regime colony for fraud and misappropriation of funds.

Apr 19, 2026

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Tula Oblast scam losses near 2 million rublesSixteen residents of Tula Oblast were scammed out of nearly 2 million rubles over the weekend, including a 19-year-old girl.

Apr 19, 2026

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Son of Dagestan Official Gets 7.5-Year Sentence for Fatal CrashA court in Saratov has sentenced Daniyal Shikhtaimov, the son of a Dagestan official, to 7.5 years in a strict-regime colony for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 13-year-old girl.

Apr 19, 2026

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Police Detain Novosibirsk Residents in 12-Hour Cash-Out ProbeOn February 2, law enforcement in Novosibirsk detained a group of individuals suspected of illegal banking activities, but are withholding details of the operation.

Apr 19, 2026

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Zabaikalsky teens assault pensioner and youth after drinkingThe severity of the harm caused will be determined by an examination.

Apr 19, 2026

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Trucker to stand trial after fatal crash burns two trucks on Novosibirsk highwayA long-haul truck driver is facing criminal charges after a fatal accident on the R-254 Irtysh highway in Novosibirsk Oblast, which occurred on September 23, 2025.

Apr 18, 2026

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YugraMegaSport operations chief detained for 250,000-ruble bribeYuri Danko, head of operations at the sports complex, is suspected of taking a bribe. He faces up to 12 years in prison and a fine.

Apr 18, 2026

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Another suspect emerges in fake kidnapping of Krasnoyarsk teenInvestigators have detained a 22-year-old man from the Tyumen region as a new suspect in the staged abduction of a 14-year-old boy in Krasnoyarsk. He is believed to have acted as a courier in the fraud scheme.

Apr 18, 2026

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Businessman's mistress detained for witness briberyThe live-in partner of businessman Andrey Shevnin has been detained on charges of bribery in the case of the murder of two teenagers. The court has imposed house arrest on her.

Apr 18, 2026

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Businessman's lover arrested for witness bribery in murder caseElena has been charged with a serious offense for allegedly bribing a witness in the case against businessman Andrei Shevnin, accused of raping and killing two 13-year-old girls.

Apr 18, 2026

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