Latest Crime News from Russia

Farewell to 18-year-old Ilya Polezhaev, stabbed at a bus stopFarewell to 18-year-old Ilya Polezhaev, stabbed at a bus stop
Farewell to 18-year-old Ilya Polezhaev, stabbed at a bus stopThe funeral for Ilya Polezhaev, killed in a street fight with a Tajik national, was held in Elektrostal on Wednesday. The case has sparked controversy, with far-right activists defending the teenager.
Court in Tula postpones hearing over grenade blast on KutuzovaCourt in Tula postpones hearing over grenade blast on Kutuzova
Court in Tula postpones hearing over grenade blast on KutuzovaA criminal case in Tula related to a grenade explosion in an apartment on Kutuzova Street has been ongoing since late August 2025, with the latest hearing postponed.
Suspect detained after fatal stabbing in drunken fightSuspect detained after fatal stabbing in drunken fight
Suspect detained after fatal stabbing in drunken fightA 62-year-old woman has been detained on suspicion of fatally stabbing a 69-year-old man during a drunken argument at his apartment in the Alexandro-Nevsky district on January 18.
Previously convicted Ryazan man suspected in church shop robberyPreviously convicted Ryazan man suspected in church shop robbery
Previously convicted Ryazan man suspected in church shop robberyA 30-year-old Ryazan man has been detained on suspicion of robbing a church shop to buy drugs, with prior convictions for theft and drug offenses.
Kurgan driver convicted for drunk driving death of motherKurgan driver convicted for drunk driving death of mother
Kurgan driver convicted for drunk driving death of motherA court in Kurgan has sentenced a driver for a drunk driving accident that killed his mother after his car collided with a fire truck in July 2025.
Orenburg Court to Rule on Nabi Osmanov's Release from CustodyOrenburg Court to Rule on Nabi Osmanov's Release from Custody
Orenburg Court to Rule on Nabi Osmanov's Release from CustodyThe Orenburg Regional Court is set to rule on whether to release Nabi Osmanov, head of the Nezhinsky Rural Council, from custody. His lawyer has appealed his detention, and a decision is expected on January 22.
Criminal case opened against Aleksin fishermen for poachingCriminal case opened against Aleksin fishermen for poaching
Criminal case opened against Aleksin fishermen for poachingA criminal case has been initiated against fishermen from Aleksin who were poaching on the Oka River. The damage from their activity exceeded 65 thousand rubles.
Stavropol duo tried to sell 3,000 packs of unmarked cigarettesStavropol duo tried to sell 3,000 packs of unmarked cigarettes
Stavropol duo tried to sell 3,000 packs of unmarked cigarettesA father and son from Stavropol attempted to sell approximately 3,000 cigarette packs that lacked mandatory government markings.
Ex-mayor of Zhigulyovsk in revived car bribery caseEx-mayor of Zhigulyovsk in revived car bribery case
Ex-mayor of Zhigulyovsk in revived car bribery caseThe case involves allegations that the former official bribed a judge with a vehicle, linking it to the controversial figure Alexander Yefanov.
Former Yaroslavl Transport Minister Partially Admits GuiltFormer Yaroslavl Transport Minister Partially Admits Guilt
Former Yaroslavl Transport Minister Partially Admits GuiltFormer transport department head Tatyana Cheremnykh partially admitted guilt in a Moscow court. The criminal investigation into bribery has been ongoing since May 2023.
Ex-Yaroslavl transport head partially admits bribery guiltEx-Yaroslavl transport head partially admits bribery guilt
Ex-Yaroslavl transport head partially admits bribery guiltThe criminal case has been under investigation since May 2023, and former Yaroslavl transport department head Tatiana Cheremnykh partially admitted guilt in court on 20 January 2026.
Acid Attack Defendant Claims ‘We Would Have Killed’Acid Attack Defendant Claims ‘We Would Have Killed’
Acid Attack Defendant Claims ‘We Would Have Killed’A court in Yekaterinburg has detained two individuals accused of attempting to murder a woman on behalf of her former partner, with whom she lived for 17 years.
Former Deputy Governor Convicted for Fraud with ShareholdersFormer Deputy Governor Convicted for Fraud with Shareholders
Former Deputy Governor Convicted for Fraud with ShareholdersValery Anglichaninov was found guilty of fraud. He was sentenced to six years in prison for a combination of crimes.
Trial of acid attack accomplices ordered by ex-boyfriendTrial of acid attack accomplices ordered by ex-boyfriend
Trial of acid attack accomplices ordered by ex-boyfriendIn Yekaterinburg, a court has remanded two suspects in custody until March 11 for an acid attack allegedly ordered by the victim's former partner.
Court in Engels to hear new criminal case against Dmitry TepinCourt in Engels to hear new criminal case against Dmitry Tepin
Court in Engels to hear new criminal case against Dmitry TepinDmitry Tepin will stand trial with an alleged accomplice in a corruption case related to road repairs.
Former Nizhny deputy governor sentenced for 'House on Gorky' fraudFormer Nizhny deputy governor sentenced for 'House on Gorky' fraud
Former Nizhny deputy governor sentenced for 'House on Gorky' fraudA court in Nizhny Novgorod has found Valery Anglichaninov guilty of defrauding equity holders during the construction of the residential complex 'House on Gorky'.
19-year-old Tajik arrested in Elektrostal over fatal stabbing19-year-old Tajik arrested in Elektrostal over fatal stabbing
19-year-old Tajik arrested in Elektrostal over fatal stabbingA 19-year-old Tajik man has been arrested in Elektrostal for stabbing a young man to death at a bus stop, with his family claiming he acted in self-defense.
Ex-Volsky District head Tatarinov placed under house arrestEx-Volsky District head Tatarinov placed under house arrest
Ex-Volsky District head Tatarinov placed under house arrestFormer Volsky District head Andrey Tatarinov is under house arrest for alleged illegal tree felling in Shikhany.
Former Suvorov Military School Educator Convicted of Violence Against CadetFormer Suvorov Military School Educator Convicted of Violence Against Cadet
Former Suvorov Military School Educator Convicted of Violence Against CadetThe Chkalovsky District Court of Yekaterinburg has sentenced a former Suvorov Military School educator, found guilty of committing sexual violence against a minor cadet.
Suvorov Military School Teacher Lured Cadet to Bathhouse, Assaulted HimSuvorov Military School Teacher Lured Cadet to Bathhouse, Assaulted Him
Suvorov Military School Teacher Lured Cadet to Bathhouse, Assaulted HimA former teacher at a Suvorov Military School in Yekaterinburg has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor cadet after luring him to a bathhouse.
Former Orenburg road chief Dmitry Serbin could forfeit 298M rubles in propertyFormer Orenburg road chief Dmitry Serbin could forfeit 298M rubles in property
Former Orenburg road chief Dmitry Serbin could forfeit 298M rubles in propertyProsecutors have filed a lawsuit to seize assets worth over 298 million rubles from former Orenburg road department head Dmitry Serbin, alleging his family's purchases exceeded their income.
Balakovo Son Steals Mother's Jewelry Worth 1.2 Million RublesBalakovo Son Steals Mother's Jewelry Worth 1.2 Million Rubles
Balakovo Son Steals Mother's Jewelry Worth 1.2 Million RublesA young man in Balakovo stole jewelry worth 1.2 million rubles from his mother and managed to sell part of it before being caught.
Teenager remanded in custody over mother's stabbingTeenager remanded in custody over mother's stabbing
Teenager remanded in custody over mother's stabbingA teenager attacked a stranger in a stairwell for no apparent reason, and the court ordered him held in custody.
Teenager jailed for stabbing mother in Ural townTeenager jailed for stabbing mother in Ural town
Teenager jailed for stabbing mother in Ural townA teenager has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a mother of several children to death in a Ural settlement, attacking her without motive.
Trans-Ural residents run sham marriage scam to steal military fundsTrans-Ural residents run sham marriage scam to steal military funds
Trans-Ural residents run sham marriage scam to steal military fundsSecurity forces have detained residents of Shumikha for allegedly running a scam involving sham marriages to steal payments intended for participants of the Special Military Operation.