Tula man faces trial over fake army diagnosisA young man from Tula is accused of evading military conscription by obtaining a fake medical diagnosis. He faces a fine of up to 200,000 rubles ($2,200) or up to two years in prison.
Sochi resident loses savings in bank SMS scamOn her birthday, a Sochi resident received a fraudulent SMS from her bank offering a free card with 5,000 rubles. After following instructions, she lost 63,000 rubles from her savings account.
Ostavin Sentenced 5.9 Years for Disabled JokeA Moscow court sentenced comedian Artemiy Ostavin* to 5 years and 9 months in prison and a fine of 300,000 rubles ($3,300) for inciting hatred and offending religious feelings over a joke about a legless disabled man.
Truck driver fell asleep, killed pensioner, faces trialA 40-year-old truck driver who fell asleep at the wheel faces up to five years in prison after hitting and killing a 76-year-old man on a pedestrian crossing in Sochi.
Five Farmers Convicted in Grant Fraud SchemeFive farmers in Stavropol Krai were convicted of fraud for submitting forged documents to obtain government grants totaling 54 million rubles (approximately $600,000).
Chelyabinsk Lawyer Jailed in Bribery ProbeA colleague hoping for a lighter sentence testified against prominent Chelyabinsk lawyer Yevgeny Abramovskikh, who was ordered jailed until April 2 on bribery mediation charges.
Central Asian migrant stripped of citizenship in TulaA 42-year-old migrant from Central Asia was stripped of Russian citizenship in Tula after repeatedly expressing contempt for Russia and being convicted of causing his wife's death.
Forged Signatures in Rostov Boarding Home Director CaseA criminal case is being heard in the Rostov Region against Rosa Kuznetsova, director of a special boarding home, accused of bribery. Her defense attorneys found forged signatures of the investigator in the case materials.
Forged Signatures Scandal at Rostov Special Nursing HomeRosa Kuznetsova, mother of two and director of a special nursing home in the Rostov region, faces corruption charges brought by subordinates she had accused of wrongdoing.
Driver 'Nothing to Explain' in Fatal FSIN CrashA 49-year-old driver without a license was remanded in custody after his trailer detached and killed five FSIN (Federal Penitentiary Service) applicants. "I have nothing to explain," he said.
Detention Extended for Ex-Mayor Dmitry DranyA court in Yaroslavl extended the detention of Dmitry Drany, former mayor of Kirov and ex-director of road company Yardormost, until March 14, 2026, as he faces bribery charges involving over 10 million rubles.
Ryazan Mall Brawl: Guard Attacked with Bottle, KnifePolice in Ryazan have detained four participants and are conducting additional checks after a brawl at the Premier shopping center, where a security guard was attacked with a vodka bottle and a knife, according to an eyewitness.
Orenburg Police Deputy Chief Accused of Leaking State SecretsIn Orenburg, the deputy head of a criminal investigation department has been detained on suspicion of leaking state secrets to an organized crime group that extorted participants of the Special Military Operation.
Three Tula Residents Face Trial Over Illegal CigarettesThree residents of Tula have been charged with illegal possession and storage of unmarked cigarettes worth 24.2 million rubles (about $268,900 at current rates). They face up to six years in prison if convicted.
Sochi police seize 1.5 kg marijuana and hashishA 25-year-old man from Tomsk was detained in Sochi with over 1.5 kg of marijuana and hashish, which he planned to sell. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Vector Scientist Under House Arrest on Bribery ChargesThe Novosibirsk District Court placed Vector Center lab head Vladimir Ternovoy under house arrest on suspicion of receiving bribes totaling 4.7 million rubles (about $49,500) from a commercial organization over five years.
Man inflicts 77 scissors stabs, finishes with axeThe killer inflicted at least 77 stab wounds to the head with scissors, then finished off the victim with an axe. The criminal case has been sent to court.
Volgograd court resumes Kaustik director’s sex case trialThe criminal case against Eldor Azizov, director of the Kaustik plant accused of sexual relations with a minor, is being heard by a new panel at the Central District Court in Volgograd.
