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Ex-Aleshino head faces prison as drunk driving case goes to courtEx-Aleshino head faces prison as drunk driving case goes to court
Ex-Aleshino head faces prison as drunk driving case goes to courtThe former head of Aleshino settlement, Yuri Isaev, is accused of driving under the influence and causing a deadly crash, as established by law enforcement.
Sochi pensioner strangles elderly mother over accusationsSochi pensioner strangles elderly mother over accusations
Sochi pensioner strangles elderly mother over accusationsThe Investigative Committee of Russia has charged a woman in Sochi with murdering her elderly mother, and she is currently in custody.
Irkutsk man kills woman after hostage-taking in jealousy rageIrkutsk man kills woman after hostage-taking in jealousy rage
Irkutsk man kills woman after hostage-taking in jealousy rageA resident of Irkutsk took a woman hostage and killed her after a jealousy scene with his wife on the night of January 28.
Hospital Worker in Yekaterinburg Loses 12 Million Rubles to ScammersHospital Worker in Yekaterinburg Loses 12 Million Rubles to Scammers
Hospital Worker in Yekaterinburg Loses 12 Million Rubles to ScammersThe incident began with a phone call from a person who introduced himself as an employee of a homeowners association. As a result, the woman lost all her own and her mother's savings.
Fraudulent Dentists Remanded in Custody in IzhevskFraudulent Dentists Remanded in Custody in Izhevsk
Fraudulent Dentists Remanded in Custody in IzhevskThey defrauded clients of over 4 million rubles (approximately $44,400 at current rates) by imposing expensive treatment and unnecessary services.
Orenburg Woman Charged for Selling Inherited Soviet Labor MedalOrenburg Woman Charged for Selling Inherited Soviet Labor Medal
Orenburg Woman Charged for Selling Inherited Soviet Labor MedalAn Orenburg woman claims she did not know that selling an inherited 'Veteran of Labor of the USSR' medal could result in criminal proceedings.
Hospital worker hands 12 million rubles to scammers in a packageHospital worker hands 12 million rubles to scammers in a package
Hospital worker hands 12 million rubles to scammers in a packageA 57-year-old hospital employee in Yekaterinburg gave scammers 12 million rubles (about $133,300), which included her own savings and those her mother had accumulated for decades. The elaborate fraud began with a call from someone posing as a homeowners association employee.
Yakutia Businessman Faces Trial for Bribing Ex-Deputy Semyon FilippovYakutia Businessman Faces Trial for Bribing Ex-Deputy Semyon Filippov
Yakutia Businessman Faces Trial for Bribing Ex-Deputy Semyon FilippovA Yakutia businessman faces charges for offering a 200,000-ruble bribe to ex-deputy Semyon Filippov in exchange for patronage.
Authorities Uncover Corruption Scheme in Samara Penal ColonyAuthorities Uncover Corruption Scheme in Samara Penal Colony
Authorities Uncover Corruption Scheme in Samara Penal ColonyThe Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN), Federal Security Service (FSB), and Special Rapid Response Unit (SOBR) caught relatives of a convict red-handed for attempting to bribe a prison official in the Samara region.
Ufa woman on trial for murder with dismembermentUfa woman on trial for murder with dismemberment
Ufa woman on trial for murder with dismembermentA 35-year-old woman in Ufa is accused of a brutal murder that involved beating the victim with hands, feet, a rolling pin, and a knife, then dismembering the body and disposing of it in bags.
Krasnoyarsk man fined for false theft report after selling iPhoneKrasnoyarsk man fined for false theft report after selling iPhone
Krasnoyarsk man fined for false theft report after selling iPhoneA man from Krasnoyarsk sold an iPhone he bought for a girl and then filed a false theft report, but a pawnshop receipt gave him away.
Court Rules Migrants Pay 5.6M Rubles to ParentsCourt Rules Migrants Pay 5.6M Rubles to Parents
Court Rules Migrants Pay 5.6M Rubles to ParentsThe Kalininsky District Court in Chelyabinsk has ordered four migrants to pay compensation to the parents of a teenager who was killed.
Orenburg Prosecutors Seek 25 Years for Korchagin, 18 for SavvonOrenburg Prosecutors Seek 25 Years for Korchagin, 18 for Savvon
Orenburg Prosecutors Seek 25 Years for Korchagin, 18 for SavvonIt will soon be known what sentence the Orenburg Regional Court will impose on them.
Chelyabinsk court orders migrants to pay 5.6M rubles to parentsChelyabinsk court orders migrants to pay 5.6M rubles to parents
Chelyabinsk court orders migrants to pay 5.6M rubles to parentsFour out of eight migrants convicted of killing a schoolboy near the Cosmos mall in Chelyabinsk have been ordered to pay moral damages to his parents.
84 million rubles lost during construction of cultural center in Mariinsk84 million rubles lost during construction of cultural center in Mariinsk
84 million rubles lost during construction of cultural center in MariinskThe creation of the new facility was part of a federal program.
Yakutian Man Charged for Advocating Armed RebellionYakutian Man Charged for Advocating Armed Rebellion
Yakutian Man Charged for Advocating Armed RebellionThe Federal Security Service in Yakutia has detained a local man for openly supporting Ukrainian militant groups and calling for armed rebellion to overthrow the government.
Ex-police officer held in Chita courtroom after verdictEx-police officer held in Chita courtroom after verdict
Ex-police officer held in Chita courtroom after verdictA former police officer and his colleague were accused of weapons-related fraud.
Funeral Director, Ex-Convict in Urals Accused of SMO Recruitment ScamFuneral Director, Ex-Convict in Urals Accused of SMO Recruitment Scam
Funeral Director, Ex-Convict in Urals Accused of SMO Recruitment ScamRelatives of alleged victims in Krasnoturinsk say two local men forced orphans and homeless individuals to sign military contracts for the Special Military Operation.
Four Men Beat Student in Novosibirsk, Attack Caught on VideoFour Men Beat Student in Novosibirsk, Attack Caught on Video
Four Men Beat Student in Novosibirsk, Attack Caught on VideoA student in Novosibirsk was severely beaten by four men, leading to a court case where charges have been unexpectedly reduced.
Authorities charge porn model in Yekaterinburg over $20,000 displayAuthorities charge porn model in Yekaterinburg over $20,000 display
Authorities charge porn model in Yekaterinburg over $20,000 displayCriminal charges have been filed against a 25-year-old model for illegal distribution of pornography. On social media, she showcased a luxurious lifestyle and a bank account with over $20,000.
Model Tartanova Reaches Agreement with Ex-Boyfriend, Family Denies ReconciliationModel Tartanova Reaches Agreement with Ex-Boyfriend, Family Denies Reconciliation
Model Tartanova Reaches Agreement with Ex-Boyfriend, Family Denies ReconciliationThe defense team for beaten model Angelika Tartanova has denied media reports of a reconciliation after signing a compensation agreement with the accused, stating it does not affect the ongoing criminal case.
Police in Yekaterinburg Charge Porn Model Over Explicit ContentPolice in Yekaterinburg Charge Porn Model Over Explicit Content
Police in Yekaterinburg Charge Porn Model Over Explicit ContentThe 25-year-old woman had been flaunting her luxurious lifestyle on social media.
Man has intestine removed after bar fight in TyumenMan has intestine removed after bar fight in Tyumen
Man has intestine removed after bar fight in TyumenIn Tyumen, police are continuing the search for one of the participants in a mass brawl at a bar, after which the victim required serious surgery. Four suspects have already been detained.
Murderer hid for 19 years how he strangled and burned a childMurderer hid for 19 years how he strangled and burned a child
Murderer hid for 19 years how he strangled and burned a childSergey Berezovich hid his crime for almost two decades, but then wrote a confession.
Victim of Tyumen bar brawl undergoes intestinal surgeryVictim of Tyumen bar brawl undergoes intestinal surgery
Victim of Tyumen bar brawl undergoes intestinal surgeryPolice in Tyumen are searching for a fifth suspect after a mass brawl in a city center bar left a man with severe injuries requiring intestinal surgery.