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.
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.
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.
Retiree Reports Fake Bombs at Dam and DormitoryA retiree from Minusinsk has been sentenced to 1.5 years of conditional imprisonment for twice falsely reporting bombs at the Sayano-Shushenskaya Dam and his own dormitory.
Moscow Region Fire Kills Four Cuban MigrantsA fire in a three-story cottage in Balashikha, Moscow region, on January 27 killed four Cuban migrants and hospitalized a teenager with carbon monoxide poisoning. Investigators suspect the blaze was caused by residents lighting a fire indoors to stay warm after electricity was cut off.
Court orders dropper from New Urengoy to repay Stavropol womanA resident of Stavropol Krai transferred over 2 million rubles to a fraudster's account, but law enforcement traced it to a dropper from New Urengoy, who has been ordered to repay the sum.
Telegram Channel Bullies Children, Extorts Money in RyazanParents in Ryazan have raised concerns about a Telegram channel that posts abusive content about teenagers and demands money for removal, according to the regional prosecutor's office.
