Latest Crime News from Russia

Muscovite Attacks Wife and Son with Knife, Inflicting Over 10 WoundsMuscovite Attacks Wife and Son with Knife, Inflicting Over 10 Wounds
Muscovite Attacks Wife and Son with Knife, Inflicting Over 10 WoundsA family dispute in Moscow escalated into a violent attack, leaving a wife and her 14-year-old son hospitalized after the husband assaulted them with a knife.
Urals man shows how he strangled and burned 11-year-old girlUrals man shows how he strangled and burned 11-year-old girl
Urals man shows how he strangled and burned 11-year-old girlA man from the Urals remained silent for 19 years after killing an 11-year-old girl, and has now demonstrated the crime in video.
Zheleznogorsk woman fined for offensive online commentZheleznogorsk woman fined for offensive online comment
Zheleznogorsk woman fined for offensive online commentThe court ordered her to pay 6,000 rubles (approximately $67 at current rates).
Nine-year-old daughter told of blogger mother's deathNine-year-old daughter told of blogger mother's death
Nine-year-old daughter told of blogger mother's deathThe nine-year-old daughter of Samara blogger Yulia Burtseva, who died after buttock augmentation surgery, was informed of her mother's passing in the presence of a psychologist.
Killer Confesses After 19 Years to Strangling and Burning SchoolgirlKiller Confesses After 19 Years to Strangling and Burning Schoolgirl
Killer Confesses After 19 Years to Strangling and Burning SchoolgirlA man has confessed to killing an 11-year-old girl in 2007, a crime that remained unsolved for 19 years.
Krasnoarmeysk Resident Sawed Up and Sold His Seized VAZ-2105 for ScrapKrasnoarmeysk Resident Sawed Up and Sold His Seized VAZ-2105 for Scrap
Krasnoarmeysk Resident Sawed Up and Sold His Seized VAZ-2105 for ScrapA resident of Krasnoarmeysky District has been fined 100,000 rubles (approximately $1,100 at current rates) for sawing up and selling his VAZ-2105 car, which had been seized by bailiffs.
Samara's Silent Maniac Disappeared After Killing MenSamara's Silent Maniac Disappeared After Killing Men
Samara's Silent Maniac Disappeared After Killing MenIn the winter of 2007-2008, a series of male disappearances in Samara were linked to a serial killer known as the 'Kryazhsky Maniac,' whose fate and current location remain a mystery.
A Stroll Through the Ufa Neighborhood of Crime Boss DenisenkoA Stroll Through the Ufa Neighborhood of Crime Boss Denisenko
A Stroll Through the Ufa Neighborhood of Crime Boss DenisenkoIn his later years, he sued the Ministry of Health for medication, after a long illness.
Stavropol police detain man for storing nearly 15 grams of synthetic drugsStavropol police detain man for storing nearly 15 grams of synthetic drugs
Stavropol police detain man for storing nearly 15 grams of synthetic drugsThe man claimed that all of it was 'for personal use'.
Two St. Petersburg residents detained with 4 kg of drugs for Arctic distributionTwo St. Petersburg residents detained with 4 kg of drugs for Arctic distribution
Two St. Petersburg residents detained with 4 kg of drugs for Arctic distributionAuthorities in Murmansk Oblast have detained two St. Petersburg residents suspected of planning to distribute synthetic drugs in the Arctic region.
Kasimov resident threatens parents after accusation of idlenessKasimov resident threatens parents after accusation of idleness
Kasimov resident threatens parents after accusation of idlenessA 41-year-old man from Kasimov has been detained for threatening to kill his 63-year-old parents with a construction level after they accused him of idleness, leading to a criminal case.
Orenburg Corruption Police Chief Ruslan Abdullin Remains in CustodyOrenburg Corruption Police Chief Ruslan Abdullin Remains in Custody
Orenburg Corruption Police Chief Ruslan Abdullin Remains in CustodyThe Orenburg Regional Court has upheld the detention of Ruslan Abdullin, a police corruption unit head accused of taking a large bribe.
Former Traffic Officer Tried for Dairywoman's Death in MarksFormer Traffic Officer Tried for Dairywoman's Death in Marks
Former Traffic Officer Tried for Dairywoman's Death in MarksA former traffic police officer in Marks is facing trial for a fatal accident that killed a mother of four. He hit her while driving a service vehicle.
Sochi scam courier arrested as victim turned FSB accompliceSochi scam courier arrested as victim turned FSB accomplice
Sochi scam courier arrested as victim turned FSB accompliceFor a month, he visited a Sochi pensioner to collect cash, which he then sent to individuals posing as special service curators.
Ex-district head's corruption conviction harms orphansEx-district head's corruption conviction harms orphans
Ex-district head's corruption conviction harms orphansThe former head of Krasnoborsky district, Vladimir Rudakov, has been found guilty of corruption for taking bribes to secure municipal contracts, which led to the construction of defective apartments for orphans.
Taimyr Official Arrested for Embezzling Orphan Housing MoneyTaimyr Official Arrested for Embezzling Orphan Housing Money
Taimyr Official Arrested for Embezzling Orphan Housing MoneyA deputy head of the education department in Taimyr has been arrested for allegedly inflating housing prices to embezzle funds intended for orphans.
Sentence Overturned for Gang Accused of Torture in Prison ColonySentence Overturned for Gang Accused of Torture in Prison Colony
Sentence Overturned for Gang Accused of Torture in Prison ColonyThe Chelyabinsk Appeal Court has overturned the sentence for members of a Yekaterinburg criminal gang operating in Colony IK-2, accused of extortion, and sent the case for a new trial.
Court quashes sentence for torture and extortion gangCourt quashes sentence for torture and extortion gang
Court quashes sentence for torture and extortion gangA court in Chelyabinsk has overturned harsh sentences for two Yekaterinburg residents in a high-profile extortion case where victims were forced to transfer assets while incarcerated.
Transbaikal village head sentenced for horse theft, illegal rifle storageTransbaikal village head sentenced for horse theft, illegal rifle storage
Transbaikal village head sentenced for horse theft, illegal rifle storageA village head in the Transbaikal region has been sentenced after being convicted of stealing and slaughtering a horse, and illegally storing a hunting rifle. He only partially admitted his guilt during the trial.
At Least Six Victims: Saratov Region Maniac Case Goes to CourtAt Least Six Victims: Saratov Region Maniac Case Goes to Court
At Least Six Victims: Saratov Region Maniac Case Goes to CourtA 59-year-old man is accused of serial murders near Buguruslan in the Orenburg Region.
Brothers arrested in Tula for 24-year-old attempted murderBrothers arrested in Tula for 24-year-old attempted murder
Brothers arrested in Tula for 24-year-old attempted murderTwo brothers have been detained in the Tula region, suspected of an attempted murder that occurred 24 years ago over a $2,000 debt.
Prosecutor General Seeks to Seize 6.1B Rubles from Kuban BusinessmanProsecutor General Seeks to Seize 6.1B Rubles from Kuban Businessman
Prosecutor General Seeks to Seize 6.1B Rubles from Kuban BusinessmanThe Prosecutor General is seeking to seize assets including a Crowne Plaza hotel and sanatoriums owned by businessman Vigen Sarkisyan over illegal construction in Sochi.
Tyumen Schoolgirl Rapist Signs Contract with ArmyTyumen Schoolgirl Rapist Signs Contract with Army
Tyumen Schoolgirl Rapist Signs Contract with ArmyThe military prosecutor's office stated there were no violations in concluding the contract with the rape suspect because he had no criminal record at the time of signing.
Rapist in Tyumen signs military contract while restricted from travelRapist in Tyumen signs military contract while restricted from travel
Rapist in Tyumen signs military contract while restricted from travelMilitary prosecutors have explained why a man accused of raping a schoolgirl was allowed to join the Russian Armed Forces despite an ongoing criminal case.