Latest Crime News from Russia

Man assaults woman on street; residents film attackMan assaults woman on street; residents film attack
Man assaults woman on street; residents film attackA man assaulted a woman on a street in Katunino, Arkhangelsk Oblast, with residents capturing the attack on video that circulated on Telegram channels on January 31.
Orsk recidivist to stand trial for bold jewelry store robberyOrsk recidivist to stand trial for bold jewelry store robbery
Orsk recidivist to stand trial for bold jewelry store robberyA 23-year-old repeat offender from Orsk is facing additional charges for a brazen daytime robbery of a jewelry store that was captured on video.
Teens slash tires and paint banned symbols in NovosibirskTeens slash tires and paint banned symbols in Novosibirsk
Teens slash tires and paint banned symbols in NovosibirskPolice are investigating after a group of teenagers slashed tires and painted banned symbols on cars in a residential complex in Novosibirsk. The incident occurred early on January 31.
Caucasians Seize BMW from Yekaterinburg Man in Debt DisputeCaucasians Seize BMW from Yekaterinburg Man in Debt Dispute
Caucasians Seize BMW from Yekaterinburg Man in Debt DisputeAuthorities in Yekaterinburg have opened a robbery case after a BMW was carjacked from a local resident. The incident is linked to a failed car resale business and an unpaid debt.
Caucasians 'Take' BMW from Yekaterinburg Man Over Friend's DebtCaucasians 'Take' BMW from Yekaterinburg Man Over Friend's Debt
Caucasians 'Take' BMW from Yekaterinburg Man Over Friend's DebtA criminal case for robbery has been initiated against them.
Court upholds conviction in Orenburg fatal soil collapseCourt upholds conviction in Orenburg fatal soil collapse
Court upholds conviction in Orenburg fatal soil collapseAn employee of a contracting firm, responsible for safety, tried to appeal his conviction for violations that led to two deaths, but the appeal was unsuccessful.
Notorious Yekaterinburg road rage offender gets 8-year prison termNotorious Yekaterinburg road rage offender gets 8-year prison term
Notorious Yekaterinburg road rage offender gets 8-year prison termBoris Malafeyev, a former prosecutor's investigator from Yekaterinburg, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for large-scale fraud and money laundering. He gained notoriety after a video of him attacking a pregnant woman in a road rage incident went viral in 2015.
Yekaterinburg road rage offender gets 8 years for fraudYekaterinburg road rage offender gets 8 years for fraud
Yekaterinburg road rage offender gets 8 years for fraudA court in Moscow has sentenced former prosecutor's investigator Boris Malafeyev to eight years in prison for fraud and money laundering. He gained nationwide notoriety after attacking a pregnant woman in Yekaterinburg in 2015.
Neverov faces third criminal case with over 1 billion rubles claimedNeverov faces third criminal case with over 1 billion rubles claimed
Neverov faces third criminal case with over 1 billion rubles claimedGovernment agencies from several regions have filed civil lawsuits totaling over half a billion rubles against former VANK CEO Stanislav Neverov, who is on trial for money laundering and fraud.
Another tragedy strikes family of girl killed in LyublinoAnother tragedy strikes family of girl killed in Lyublino
Another tragedy strikes family of girl killed in LyublinoAn 18-year-old woman was strangled by her ex-boyfriend in Moscow's Lyublino district, and her grandmother has now also died.
Arkhangelsk Woman Sentenced for Running Financial Pyramid SchemeArkhangelsk Woman Sentenced for Running Financial Pyramid Scheme
Arkhangelsk Woman Sentenced for Running Financial Pyramid SchemeA 52-year-old woman from Arkhangelsk has been convicted for operating a financial pyramid scheme that defrauded 26 people, leaving 14 of them homeless.
Ural Resident Beaten in Entrance Attack
Ural Resident Beaten in Entrance AttackPolice detained an assailant following a brutal beating of a stranger on Uralmash. The victim suffered head injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Attack on stranger in Uralmash district captured on videoAttack on stranger in Uralmash district captured on video
Attack on stranger in Uralmash district captured on videoA man has been detained for attacking a stranger without reason in Yekaterinburg's Uralmash district. The assault was recorded on video.
Memory Loss After Attack: Student Beating Case in Novosibirsk Goes to CourtMemory Loss After Attack: Student Beating Case in Novosibirsk Goes to Court
Memory Loss After Attack: Student Beating Case in Novosibirsk Goes to CourtThe victim fears that his assailants will be punished much more leniently than they deserve.
Ex-Boyfriend Strangles Girl in Lyublino, Turns Himself InEx-Boyfriend Strangles Girl in Lyublino, Turns Himself In
Ex-Boyfriend Strangles Girl in Lyublino, Turns Himself InA young man surrendered to police a day after the crime and confessed to killing his ex-girlfriend in Moscow's Lyublino district.
Pervert Who Filmed Child Porn in Soviet Apartment: His FatePervert Who Filmed Child Porn in Soviet Apartment: His Fate
Pervert Who Filmed Child Porn in Soviet Apartment: His FateWhat became of Vladimir Timofeev, the central figure in a 1990s child pornography ring that operated from a Khrushchev-era apartment in provincial Russia?
Sochi Man Faces Up to 7 Years for Cigarette TheftSochi Man Faces Up to 7 Years for Cigarette Theft
Sochi Man Faces Up to 7 Years for Cigarette TheftA store clerk resisted the theft, leading to the suspect's arrest and a criminal case for attempted robbery.
Ufa Man Petted Service Dog, Got Two Years in Penal ColonyUfa Man Petted Service Dog, Got Two Years in Penal Colony
Ufa Man Petted Service Dog, Got Two Years in Penal ColonyA Ufa resident has been sentenced to two years in a penal colony after attempting to pet service dogs, which led to a fight with three police officers and a major incident with the city's law enforcement.
Court seizes vehicles and cottage from former Chelyabinsk traffic police chiefCourt seizes vehicles and cottage from former Chelyabinsk traffic police chief
Court seizes vehicles and cottage from former Chelyabinsk traffic police chiefA court has ordered the seizure of property worth over 16 million rubles (about $160,000 at current rates) from a former traffic police chief who could not prove it was acquired legally.
Cars and Cottage Seized from Ex-Chelyabinsk Traffic ChiefCars and Cottage Seized from Ex-Chelyabinsk Traffic Chief
Cars and Cottage Seized from Ex-Chelyabinsk Traffic ChiefThe former head of Chelyabinsk's traffic police has had vehicles and a cottage confiscated after a court ruled he could not explain 16 million rubles in income. The property seizure stems from a bribery case where he allegedly accepted cars and equipment.
Yekaterinburg pensioner loses millions in phone scamYekaterinburg pensioner loses millions in phone scam
Yekaterinburg pensioner loses millions in phone scamA 65-year-old woman from Yekaterinburg lost all her savings after a fraudster posing as a Russian Post employee called her and convinced her to hand over her money to a courier.
Girl found dead in southeast Moscow apartment, acquaintance suspectedGirl found dead in southeast Moscow apartment, acquaintance suspected
Girl found dead in southeast Moscow apartment, acquaintance suspectedThe body of an 18-year-old girl was found in an apartment in southeast Moscow, with investigators saying she was likely killed by an acquaintance.
Scammer 'Double Agent' Swindles Businessman and Horse Seller in OrskScammer 'Double Agent' Swindles Businessman and Horse Seller in Orsk
Scammer 'Double Agent' Swindles Businessman and Horse Seller in OrskA 38-year-old entrepreneur from Bashkortostan and a horse breeder from Orsk were tricked by a fraudster posing as a 'double agent,' losing 5.7 million rubles (about $57,000 at current rates).
Alcohol sold without license in cafe on Ryazan outskirtsAlcohol sold without license in cafe on Ryazan outskirts
Alcohol sold without license in cafe on Ryazan outskirtsPolice uncovered illegal alcohol sales in a cafe on the outskirts of Ryazan. The owner now faces corrective labor, having failed to pay an earlier fine.
Ex-deputy construction supervisor denied 32M ruble fine installmentsEx-deputy construction supervisor denied 32M ruble fine installments
Ex-deputy construction supervisor denied 32M ruble fine installmentsOlga Pshenichnikova has once again taken her case to the regional court, appealing a decision that denied her request to pay a multi-million ruble fine in installments.