Volgograd Man Beats Elderly Mother to Death on January 2A 76-year-old woman in Volgograd was brutally beaten by her son on January 2 and died from her injuries three weeks later. Her 37-year-old son, a repeat offender, could not clearly explain his actions.
Drug dealer from Tula gets 6.5-year prison sentenceA woman in Tula region has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison and fined 100,000 rubles (about $1,000) for attempted drug trafficking as part of an organized group.
Investigation into Khachaturyan sisters' murder case reopenedThe investigation against the Khachaturyan sisters has been resumed, with the young women facing lengthy prison terms for the 2018 killing of their father, who was posthumously convicted of abusing them last year.
Ryazan Hospital Chief Doctor Faces New Bribery AllegationInvestigators suspect Oleg Shalaev, the chief doctor of Ryazan Regional Clinical Hospital, received an additional 400,000 rubles (approximately $5,000 at current rates) in bribes.
Temerink Market in Rostov Temporarily ClosedBailiffs have suspended the operation of trade facilities at the Temerink market in Rostov. Governor Yuri Slusar called it a "hotbed of crime."
House arrest extended for contractor in clinic fraud caseThe Yaroslavl Regional Court has extended the house arrest of Anton Yevdokimov, general director of LLC 'Algorithm', until 26 February. He is implicated in a criminal fraud case concerning the construction of a medical facility.
Tula woman loses 3 million rubles to scammersEight people in Tula Region were swindled by fraudsters in the past 24 hours, with total damages surpassing 5 million rubles ($54,100). The biggest victim was a 55-year-old woman who transferred nearly 3 million rubles ($30,500) after being misled about pension recalculations.
Man in Izhevsk gets 8 years for attempting to sell mephedroneA 30-year-old man in Izhevsk has been sentenced to eight years in a strict regime colony for attempting to sell a large batch of drugs. Operatives found over a kilogram of illegal substances in his garage.
Orenburg businessman detained for ordering contract killingA businessman in Orenburg has been detained and sent to a pre-trial detention center, accused of organizing a contract killing to avoid paying a debt of 15 million rubles (about $160,000 at current rates). The alleged hitman informed the police, leading to the arrest.
Fake Jewelry Triggers Violent Robbery in BalahovIn Balahov, a drinking companion assaulted and robbed a new acquaintance in a hostel stairwell to fund more alcohol, after fake jewelry was pawned.
Ishimbay Shashlyk Vendor, on Trial for Killing 23-Year-Old, Faces Long Prison TermProsecutors have requested a 24-year strict-regime prison sentence for a shashlyk vendor from Ishimbay, on trial for fatally shooting a 23-year-old man in a club. The defendant, known locally as the 'Ishimbay Shooter', fled the city after the incident and was declared wanted.
Urals Murder Confession: Will He Be Released?Seven people were killed in a mass murder in Kamensk-Uralsky on New Year's Eve 1993, and the defendant is now on trial, claiming his father is responsible.
Killer of Seven in Urals Makes Unexpected Court ConfessionViktor Petrichenko, accused of murdering seven people in Kamensk-Uralsky on New Year's night 1993, has made an unexpected confession in court, attempting to shift blame to his father.
Ryazan Teens Suspected of Stealing Motorcycles and Tools for 'New Wheels'Two teenagers, aged 16 and 13, were detained in the Ryazan region for allegedly stealing two motorcycles and power tools from a garage. The older suspect reportedly got the idea after learning an acquaintance had received a new bike.
