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Ex-Sochi Police Officers Sentenced for Bribe Involving Mini CooperEx-Sochi Police Officers Sentenced for Bribe Involving Mini Cooper
Ex-Sochi Police Officers Sentenced for Bribe Involving Mini CooperFormer police officers in Sochi and their accomplices have been convicted for extorting a bribe, including a Mini Cooper car, from a man they caught with marijuana.
Three Workers Asphyxiated in Well in Stavropol RegionThree Workers Asphyxiated in Well in Stavropol Region
Three Workers Asphyxiated in Well in Stavropol RegionA pipeline repair operation ended in the fatal gas poisoning of three workers.
Former Senator Petina's Pretrial Detention Extended to May 2026Former Senator Petina's Pretrial Detention Extended to May 2026
Former Senator Petina's Pretrial Detention Extended to May 2026A court in Ryazan has extended former senator Irina Petina's pretrial detention until May 12, 2026, rejecting her defense's request for house arrest.
Stavropol Residents Fake Kherson Residency to Defraud BudgetStavropol Residents Fake Kherson Residency to Defraud Budget
Stavropol Residents Fake Kherson Residency to Defraud BudgetA court in Stavropol has ordered three local men detained for allegedly defrauding federal aid payments intended for evacuees from Kherson Oblast.
Voronezh Pensioner Loses Nearly 12 Million to ScammersVoronezh Pensioner Loses Nearly 12 Million to Scammers
Voronezh Pensioner Loses Nearly 12 Million to ScammersA 70-year-old woman from the Liski district transferred almost 12 million rubles to scammers abroad after selling her homes and car, police said.
Novosibirsk Man and Omsk Woman Organized a Drug Syndicate in TomskNovosibirsk Man and Omsk Woman Organized a Drug Syndicate in Tomsk
Novosibirsk Man and Omsk Woman Organized a Drug Syndicate in TomskA man from Novosibirsk hid around 150 drug caches in Tomsk under the direction of a woman from Omsk. Both are now facing trial for large-scale drug distribution.
Court denies murderer's mother custody of victim's childrenCourt denies murderer's mother custody of victim's children
Court denies murderer's mother custody of victim's childrenA court has ruled that two children will remain with the grandmother of Elena Loganova, a woman murdered by her husband, rejecting a custody claim by the killer's own mother.
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.