Latest Crime News from Russia

Court Denies Release to Police Chief Over Gold Miner TiesCourt Denies Release to Police Chief Over Gold Miner Ties
Court Denies Release to Police Chief Over Gold Miner TiesDmitry Elizariev, a police major accused of protecting illegal gold miners, remains in custody after a court extended his detention.
Teenager stabbed woman in stairwell and went into hidingTeenager stabbed woman in stairwell and went into hiding
Teenager stabbed woman in stairwell and went into hidingIn Sverdlovsk Oblast, a 15-year-old teenager has been charged with the murder of a 47-year-old resident of Gornouralsk. After removing his electronic bracelet, he was on the run for five days.
Teen accused of stabbing mother of three in UralsTeen accused of stabbing mother of three in Urals
Teen accused of stabbing mother of three in UralsA 15-year-old boy in Sverdlovsk Oblast has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a 47-year-old mother of three in an apartment building entrance.
Ex-Tolyatti Official and Husband Forfeit 2.5 Million RublesEx-Tolyatti Official and Husband Forfeit 2.5 Million Rubles
Ex-Tolyatti Official and Husband Forfeit 2.5 Million RublesA former Tolyatti official and her husband attempted to appeal a court decision that forced them to pay 2.5 million rubles (about $27,800 at current rates) to the state because they could not justify the source of the money.
Defense lawyer challenges detention in toddler killingDefense lawyer challenges detention in toddler killing
Defense lawyer challenges detention in toddler killingThe Orenburg Regional Court will review the appeal against the pre-trial detention of a 21-year-old Buzuluk man accused of killing a toddler.
Hitman and Accomplice Detained in Acid Attack CaseHitman and Accomplice Detained in Acid Attack Case
Hitman and Accomplice Detained in Acid Attack CaseLaw enforcement officers have detained two participants in an attempted murder of a Yekaterinburg woman, which was organized by her ex-husband.
Acid attack killer arrested with accomplice in YekaterinburgAcid attack killer arrested with accomplice in Yekaterinburg
Acid attack killer arrested with accomplice in YekaterinburgPolice have arrested the killer and his accomplice in an acid attack on a Yekaterinburg woman, ordered by her ex-husband. Both are now in custody.
Body of 25-year-old man found in ice hole, murder suspectedBody of 25-year-old man found in ice hole, murder suspected
Body of 25-year-old man found in ice hole, murder suspectedThe body of a 25-year-old man with signs of violent death was found in an ice hole on the Pezhma River in Velsky district.
Belarusian Faces Psychiatric Treatment for Throwing Toddler at SheremetyevoBelarusian Faces Psychiatric Treatment for Throwing Toddler at Sheremetyevo
Belarusian Faces Psychiatric Treatment for Throwing Toddler at SheremetyevoThe child's father has described how the toddler is currently feeling.
Schoolboy from Gornouralsky Confesses to MurderSchoolboy from Gornouralsky Confesses to Murder
Schoolboy from Gornouralsky Confesses to MurderAll residents of the village feared 15-year-old Anton, accused of murdering a woman.
Ural schoolboy who stabbed passerby in entrance says 'I took a knife and went for a walk'Ural schoolboy who stabbed passerby in entrance says 'I took a knife and went for a walk'
Ural schoolboy who stabbed passerby in entrance says 'I took a knife and went for a walk'A 15-year-old schoolboy from a settlement near Nizhny Tagil, Russia, is accused of fatally stabbing a woman in her building entrance, telling investigators he felt unwell and decided to go for a walk with a knife.
Acting Architecture Head in Izhevsk Remains in Custody on Bribery ChargesActing Architecture Head in Izhevsk Remains in Custody on Bribery Charges
Acting Architecture Head in Izhevsk Remains in Custody on Bribery ChargesThe Supreme Court of Udmurtia has rejected an appeal to release the acting head of the main architecture and urban planning department, who is accused of bribery.
Stavropol Resident Accused of Financing TerrorismStavropol Resident Accused of Financing Terrorism
Stavropol Resident Accused of Financing TerrorismThe criminal case has been sent to court.
Yeisk Comedian Accused of Creating Criminal OrganizationYeisk Comedian Accused of Creating Criminal Organization
Yeisk Comedian Accused of Creating Criminal OrganizationProsecutors allege that Artemy Ostanin formed an organized criminal group to publish his performances online, leading to charges of insulting religious feelings and inciting hatred.
Two Lawyers Detained in Kuzbass Anti-Corruption Officer's Bribery CaseTwo Lawyers Detained in Kuzbass Anti-Corruption Officer's Bribery Case
Two Lawyers Detained in Kuzbass Anti-Corruption Officer's Bribery CaseTwo lawyers have been detained as suspects for allegedly facilitating a 100-million-ruble ($1.1 million) bribe for a former regional Investigative Committee head. The bribe-giver remains at large.
Prosecution seeks 15-year prison term for Arkhangelsk college attackerProsecution seeks 15-year prison term for Arkhangelsk college attacker
Prosecution seeks 15-year prison term for Arkhangelsk college attackerArtemy Koryukov is on trial for participating in a terrorist organization and attempted murder. The prosecution has requested a 15-year sentence for the 18-year-old who attacked a technical college with a knife.
Gang convicted for attempted murder and extortion in UlyanovskGang convicted for attempted murder and extortion in Ulyanovsk
Gang convicted for attempted murder and extortion in UlyanovskMembers of a criminal group have been sentenced in Ulyanovsk for an attempted murder and extortion committed in the summer of 2020. The lengthy investigation was complicated by the victim's poor memory and fear of reprisal.
Another Police Officer Detained in OrenburgAnother Police Officer Detained in Orenburg
Another Police Officer Detained in OrenburgA deputy head of the migration issues department at the Orenburg police has been detained. He is accused of accepting a bribe.
Tula man fined for extremist symbol in tree star commentTula man fined for extremist symbol in tree star comment
Tula man fined for extremist symbol in tree star commentA man in Tula Region was fined after commenting that the star on the city's main Christmas tree resembled a 'thieves' star'. The court case, initiated in November 2025, concluded with a 1500-ruble fine.
Kazan Court to Hear Case of 'Marriage Swindler' Who Scammed WomenKazan Court to Hear Case of 'Marriage Swindler' Who Scammed Women
Kazan Court to Hear Case of 'Marriage Swindler' Who Scammed WomenA 42-year-old repeat offender faces fraud charges for allegedly defrauding over 20 women out of 51 million rubles ($550,000) by posing as a successful businessman and romantic partner.
Rosgvardiya Officers Bring Beaten Man's Body to Police StationRosgvardiya Officers Bring Beaten Man's Body to Police Station
Rosgvardiya Officers Bring Beaten Man's Body to Police StationRosgvardiya (Russian National Guard) officers in Yekaterinburg loaded a dying man into their vehicle and took him to a police station. They only realized he was dead after being questioned by the duty officer.
Entrepreneur from Lesnoy faces criminal case for repeat sale of counterfeit alcoholEntrepreneur from Lesnoy faces criminal case for repeat sale of counterfeit alcohol
Entrepreneur from Lesnoy faces criminal case for repeat sale of counterfeit alcoholA 60-year-old entrepreneur in Lesnoy is facing a criminal case for repeatedly selling unlicensed alcohol, which could result in a fine or corrective labor.
Fourth Suspect Arrested in Primorye Police Drug SchemeFourth Suspect Arrested in Primorye Police Drug Scheme
Fourth Suspect Arrested in Primorye Police Drug SchemeA fourth individual has been arrested in Primorye for participating in a scheme to swap confiscated narcotics, as part of a broader case involving police officers.
Samara Oblast ranks worse than Chechnya in new Russian regions ratingSamara Oblast ranks worse than Chechnya in new Russian regions rating
Samara Oblast ranks worse than Chechnya in new Russian regions ratingResidents of the region do not exhibit exemplary behavior, as Samara Oblast places 56th in a crime rate ranking.
Woman gets 8 years 9 months for bra strap murderWoman gets 8 years 9 months for bra strap murder
Woman gets 8 years 9 months for bra strap murderA court in Donskoy has sentenced a 51-year-old local woman to prison for murder. The crime occurred during a drinking session with a friend.