Latest Crime News from Russia

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.
Acquitted murder suspect returns to pre-trial detention after appealAcquitted murder suspect returns to pre-trial detention after appeal
Acquitted murder suspect returns to pre-trial detention after appealArtem Bedrii was accused of killing his sister Natalia, whose body was found in his home's basement. A jury acquitted him, but prosecutors appealed, and he is now back in custody.
Ashes of Omsk Man Killed in U.S. Brought HomeAshes of Omsk Man Killed in U.S. Brought Home
Ashes of Omsk Man Killed in U.S. Brought HomeThe ashes of Vadim Kruglov, an Omsk resident killed at a festival in the United States, have been brought back to Russia and will be scattered over the sea.
Ariant Employees Released After DetentionAriant Employees Released After Detention
Ariant Employees Released After DetentionEmployees of the Ariant company, detained the previous day, have been released home. Law enforcement officers were conducting a check on suspicions of bonus fraud.
Detained Ariant employees released to go homeDetained Ariant employees released to go home
Detained Ariant employees released to go homeSecurity forces raided the 'Ariant' company in Chelyabinsk, detaining employees who have now been released after being held for over 12 hours.
Omsk Duo Kidnaps 19-Year-Old, Demands Ransom from CemeteryOmsk Duo Kidnaps 19-Year-Old, Demands Ransom from Cemetery
Omsk Duo Kidnaps 19-Year-Old, Demands Ransom from CemeteryTwo residents of Omsk face criminal charges after abducting a teenager to a cemetery and demanding monthly payments of 250,000 rubles (about $2,800 at current rates).
FSB Neutralizes Stavropol Krai Man Plotting Attacks on Russian MilitaryFSB Neutralizes Stavropol Krai Man Plotting Attacks on Russian Military
FSB Neutralizes Stavropol Krai Man Plotting Attacks on Russian MilitarySecurity forces in Stavropol Krai have killed a suspect who was preparing terrorist attacks against Russian military personnel during an attempted arrest.
Crime Declines in Kurgan Oblast, Ranking 57th in RussiaCrime Declines in Kurgan Oblast, Ranking 57th in Russia
Crime Declines in Kurgan Oblast, Ranking 57th in RussiaRIA Rating's 2025 data shows a decrease in crime in Kurgan Oblast, which now ranks 57th out of 85 Russian regions.
Entrepreneur Arrested for Bribing Magnit Top ManagerEntrepreneur Arrested for Bribing Magnit Top Manager
Entrepreneur Arrested for Bribing Magnit Top ManagerIn Volgograd, a businessman and his assistant have been arrested on suspicion of bribing a top manager at the Magnit retail chain.
Former Volsky District Head Andrei Tatarinov Detained in SaratovFormer Volsky District Head Andrei Tatarinov Detained in Saratov
Former Volsky District Head Andrei Tatarinov Detained in SaratovAndrei Tatarinov, former head of Volsky District, was detained in Saratov on January 20 for abuse of power, the regional investigative committee reported.
Courier for scammers arrested in IzhevskCourier for scammers arrested in Izhevsk
Courier for scammers arrested in IzhevskPolice in Izhevsk have detained a 29-year-old man who acted as a courier for fraudsters. They tricked an 85-year-old woman into believing her granddaughter caused a car accident and convinced her to hand over 140,000 rubles.
Entrepreneur detained for attempting to bribe Magnit top managerEntrepreneur detained for attempting to bribe Magnit top manager
Entrepreneur detained for attempting to bribe Magnit top managerThe businessman and his assistant have been arrested and are in pre-trial detention.
Siberian man to stand trial for attempted murder of mother and her daughtersSiberian man to stand trial for attempted murder of mother and her daughters
Siberian man to stand trial for attempted murder of mother and her daughtersAccording to the victim, the man had previously attacked her.
Court sentences truck driver for fatal rail crash in UralsCourt sentences truck driver for fatal rail crash in Urals
Court sentences truck driver for fatal rail crash in UralsA truck carrying 13 tons of eggs collided with a locomotive at a crossing in Berezovsky, killing a train conductor who was trapped between the vehicles.
Zabaykalsky Gang Members Appeal to Russian Supreme CourtZabaykalsky Gang Members Appeal to Russian Supreme Court
Zabaykalsky Gang Members Appeal to Russian Supreme CourtDefendants from a Zabaykalsky criminal group have taken their appeal to Russia's Supreme Court after their leader died during the legal process.
Samara's quiet maniac declared insane and hidden awaySamara's quiet maniac declared insane and hidden away
Samara's quiet maniac declared insane and hidden awayThe story of the 'Kryazh Maniac,' for whom death became a collection, ended with a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. He was sent for forced treatment, but a legal question remains: what if doctors decide he is no longer a danger?
Transbaikal Left Union Recognized as Terrorist Group in RussiaTransbaikal Left Union Recognized as Terrorist Group in Russia
Transbaikal Left Union Recognized as Terrorist Group in RussiaThe organizers were previously convicted for inciting terrorism.
Father Fears Cover-up in Son's Burning Man Death ProbeFather Fears Cover-up in Son's Burning Man Death Probe
Father Fears Cover-up in Son's Burning Man Death ProbeIgor Kruglov has spoken about the investigation into his son's death at the Burning Man festival, saying he doubts the killer will be found.
Kemerovo court to try killer squad for multiple murdersKemerovo court to try killer squad for multiple murders
Kemerovo court to try killer squad for multiple murdersAfter decades in hiding, four members of a killer squad are set to be tried in Kemerovo for a series of shootings that targeted a lawyer and a crime boss in the late 1990s and 2000s.
Barnaul Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Raping and Torturing DaughtersBarnaul Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Raping and Torturing Daughters
Barnaul Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Raping and Torturing DaughtersA court in Barnaul has sentenced a man to 20 years in a strict-regime colony for raping and torturing his two eldest daughters over several years. He was raising six children with his wife.