Latest Crime News from Russia

Student on trial for bribing teachers over exams and diplomaStudent on trial for bribing teachers over exams and diploma
Student on trial for bribing teachers over exams and diplomaA student in Russia's Trans-Urals region is facing trial for bribing college teachers to pass exams and complete a thesis. He could be sentenced to up to 8 years in prison.
Orenburg betting shop guard attacks and robs clientOrenburg betting shop guard attacks and robs client
Orenburg betting shop guard attacks and robs clientA security guard at a betting shop in Orenburg has been sentenced to prison for assaulting and robbing a client who had won large sums.
Stepfather gets 10 years for biting stepson and showing pornStepfather gets 10 years for biting stepson and showing porn
Stepfather gets 10 years for biting stepson and showing pornThe mother learned about the crimes after her son started seeing a psychologist due to changes in behavior.
Stepfather Gets 10 Years for Sexually Abusing StepsonStepfather Gets 10 Years for Sexually Abusing Stepson
Stepfather Gets 10 Years for Sexually Abusing StepsonA mother in Yekaterinburg learned her son was being abused by his stepfather after the boy confided in a psychologist during therapy sessions.
Ex-tax official in Novosibirsk sentenced to colony for taking bribeEx-tax official in Novosibirsk sentenced to colony for taking bribe
Ex-tax official in Novosibirsk sentenced to colony for taking bribeA former deputy head of a tax inspection in Novosibirsk has been found guilty of receiving a large bribe through an intermediary. She promised general patronage and a reduction in tax assessments.
Teacher from private school in Omsk steals dishes at food courtTeacher from private school in Omsk steals dishes at food court
Teacher from private school in Omsk steals dishes at food courtA mathematics teacher in Omsk stole Christmas dishes and microphones worth 27,000 rubles (approximately $300 at current rates) from a woman at a food court, but was unable to explain his motives.
Brother recounts killing of pregnant ex-judge Aigul SailybayevaBrother recounts killing of pregnant ex-judge Aigul Sailybayeva
Brother recounts killing of pregnant ex-judge Aigul SailybayevaSuspects in the murder are believed to be in Moscow, and the victim's family is demanding their extradition.
Law enforcement to visit Kemerovo medics who mocked patients in videoLaw enforcement to visit Kemerovo medics who mocked patients in video
Law enforcement to visit Kemerovo medics who mocked patients in videoAuthorities in Kemerovo launched a pre-investigation check on February 2 after video footage of medics laughing at helpless patients spread on social media, with potential criminal charges.
It was seconds': Kuzbass sauna administrator on teens' last minutesIt was seconds': Kuzbass sauna administrator on teens' last minutes
It was seconds': Kuzbass sauna administrator on teens' last minutesThe sauna employee was the only witness who saw the teenagers at the moment the fire broke out.
Novosibirsk Ministry Sues to Recover Forest Fire CostsNovosibirsk Ministry Sues to Recover Forest Fire Costs
Novosibirsk Ministry Sues to Recover Forest Fire CostsThe Novosibirsk Region's Ministry of Natural Resources has sued to recover the costs of fighting a forest fire that occurred in April 2025.
Foreigner gets five years for terrorism propaganda in YakutiaForeigner gets five years for terrorism propaganda in Yakutia
Foreigner gets five years for terrorism propaganda in YakutiaA labor migrant from Central Asia was convicted in Yakutsk for terrorism propaganda. He professes a radical form of Islam and justified terrorist activities online.
Two-year sentence for mother in children's fire deathsTwo-year sentence for mother in children's fire deaths
Two-year sentence for mother in children's fire deathsA 29-year-old drug-addicted mother has been sentenced to two years in a penal colony for the deaths of two children in a fire in Primorye.
Siberian auto fraud ring involving family nets $76,000Siberian auto fraud ring involving family nets $76,000
Siberian auto fraud ring involving family nets $76,000Police in Novosibirsk have detained 12 suspected fraudsters linked to at least 17 fake car accidents that netted 6.8 million rubles ($76,000) in insurance payouts.
Schoolboys Invade Home, Assault Pensioner and Disabled YouthSchoolboys Invade Home, Assault Pensioner and Disabled Youth
Schoolboys Invade Home, Assault Pensioner and Disabled YouthTwo schoolboys broke into a home in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, and assaulted a pensioner and a 20-year-old youth with a congenital disability. The attack occurred after the suspects forced their way in by breaking down the door.
Krasnokamensk Serial Killer Evaded Death Penalty in 1990sKrasnokamensk Serial Killer Evaded Death Penalty in 1990s
Krasnokamensk Serial Killer Evaded Death Penalty in 1990sA serial killer known as the Krasnokamensk Ripper, who murdered four women and assaulted two others in the 1990s, has served his prison term and now lives as an ordinary citizen, according to reports.
5-year-old boy dies after tubing accident in Vladivostok5-year-old boy dies after tubing accident in Vladivostok
5-year-old boy dies after tubing accident in VladivostokProsecutors are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a child.
Killers demanded ransom after murdering Russian businessman in Thailand: detailsKillers demanded ransom after murdering Russian businessman in Thailand: details
Killers demanded ransom after murdering Russian businessman in Thailand: detailsThai police have revealed that a Russian businessman was killed on the day of his kidnapping, but his abductors continued to demand ransom from his family for weeks.
Tula Investigates Gang for Illegally Cashing Out Maternity CapitalTula Investigates Gang for Illegally Cashing Out Maternity Capital
Tula Investigates Gang for Illegally Cashing Out Maternity CapitalLaw enforcement in Tula is investigating a criminal ring that fraudulently obtained over four million rubles by cashing out maternity capital funds.
Granddaughter of former Samara mayor shows change after year in detentionGranddaughter of former Samara mayor shows change after year in detention
Granddaughter of former Samara mayor shows change after year in detentionOn February 3, 2025, it will be exactly one year since the Samara District Court chose a pre-trial restriction for Ekaterina Tarkhova. We look at how she has changed during her detention.
Court Overturns Verdict for Police Officer Who Reported CorpsesCourt Overturns Verdict for Police Officer Who Reported Corpses
Court Overturns Verdict for Police Officer Who Reported CorpsesA cassation court in Chelyabinsk overturned the verdict for former precinct officer Yuri Zolotko. Now his case has been sent for review, which could lead to a harsher punishment.
Court overturns sentence for Ural police officer who revealed hidden corpsesCourt overturns sentence for Ural police officer who revealed hidden corpses
Court overturns sentence for Ural police officer who revealed hidden corpsesA court overturned the verdict for former Ural police officer Yuri Zolotko, who exposed corpses hidden under a grave, and his punishment could now be harsher.
Woman claims innocence in 25-year-old Ryazan murder caseWoman claims innocence in 25-year-old Ryazan murder case
Woman claims innocence in 25-year-old Ryazan murder caseLyubov Vizenkina says she was forced to confess to a murder she did not commit 25 years ago. She alleges her former partner was the real killer and threatened to kill her sister.
Six Men Kidnap Voronezh Teens, Extort 180,000 RublesSix Men Kidnap Voronezh Teens, Extort 180,000 Rubles
Six Men Kidnap Voronezh Teens, Extort 180,000 RublesSix men in Voronezh face up to 12 years in prison for kidnapping two teenagers and extorting 180,000 rubles from them overnight.
Chelyabinsk Court Convicts Men for Tearing Passport in VideoChelyabinsk Court Convicts Men for Tearing Passport in Video
Chelyabinsk Court Convicts Men for Tearing Passport in VideoTwo men were sentenced to forced labor for desecrating a state symbol. They were assigned seven months of work with a deduction of part of their earnings.
Writer Tatiana Ustinova's House Robbed Near YaroslavlWriter Tatiana Ustinova's House Robbed Near Yaroslavl
Writer Tatiana Ustinova's House Robbed Near YaroslavlThe writer lost diamonds and other property worth about 10 million rubles (approximately $100,000).