Former postal head in Stavropol Krai again suspected of embezzlement

Throughout 2024, the woman entered data on citizens« payments for utility services but then deleted the information. As a result, the former head of the postal office caused damage to other people.

According to the Investigative Committee of Russia for Stavropol Krai, from March to June 2024, the woman received payments from 21 residents totaling more than 149,000 rubles (approximately $1,600 at current rates) and then entered the information into the system. This was part of her job duties. However, later she deleted the data and canceled the money entries.

In addition, the ex-head added information about issuing over 16,000 rubles (approximately $170 at current rates) to a person, which were pension payments. In reality, the citizen did not receive any money. For these crimes, the woman was previously sentenced to 2.5 years in a general regime correctional colony.

It turned out that her «exploits» did not end there. Throughout 2024, she continued to receive various amounts from people for utility services, issued cash receipts, and then canceled the payments. As a result, another 12 people suffered, with damages totaling more than 59,000 rubles (approximately $630 at current rates). The woman disposed of all the money at her own discretion.

The former head of one of the territorial postal offices of the Federal Postal Service of Stavropol Krai is again suspected of committing another 12 crimes under Part 3 of Article 160 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (embezzlement of another«s property) and 2 crimes under Part 4 of Article 274.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (unlawful impact on the critical information infrastructure of the Russian Federation). Under the first article, she faces up to 6 years in prison, and under the second — up to 8.

The caused damage has been fully compensated. Currently, investigators continue to gather evidence.