Latest Crime News from Russia

Bogoroditsk man kills wife with moonshine and fireBogoroditsk man kills wife with moonshine and fire
Bogoroditsk man kills wife with moonshine and fireA man from Bogoroditsk has been remanded in custody until April 18, 2026, accused of brutally killing his wife.
Court sentences man to 7 months for coffee theftCourt sentences man to 7 months for coffee theft
Court sentences man to 7 months for coffee theftThe thief had prior convictions, which influenced the seven-month prison sentence for stealing coffee from a supermarket.
Court detains Zaur Shipilov as alleged thief in lawCourt detains Zaur Shipilov as alleged thief in law
Court detains Zaur Shipilov as alleged thief in lawZaur Shipilov, accused of being a 'thief in law,' will stay in custody at least until March 15 after an Orenburg court upheld his detention.
Visitor Robbed Another After Fight in SochiVisitor Robbed Another After Fight in Sochi
Visitor Robbed Another After Fight in SochiPolice in Sochi have detained a man suspected of robbing a tourist he had just met. The altercation, which started as a personal argument, escalated into an assault and theft on a city street.
Investigation into CityStroy Fake Developers Case ConcludedInvestigation into CityStroy Fake Developers Case Concluded
Investigation into CityStroy Fake Developers Case ConcludedPolice have charged three suspects, one of whom is hiding abroad. The fraud caused an estimated damage of 1.1 billion rubles (about $12.2 million at current rates).
Car stolen from Arkhangelsk gas station in 7 seconds on videoCar stolen from Arkhangelsk gas station in 7 seconds on video
Car stolen from Arkhangelsk gas station in 7 seconds on videoA car was stolen from a gas station in Arkhangelsk, with the crime recorded by surveillance cameras. It took the thief just 7 seconds to start the car and drive away.
Police Complete Probe Into Fake Builders' Scam Affecting HundredsPolice Complete Probe Into Fake Builders' Scam Affecting Hundreds
Police Complete Probe Into Fake Builders' Scam Affecting HundredsPolice have concluded an investigation into a construction fraud that deceived hundreds of families in the Rostov region, with the company owner still at large.
Bastrykin Orders Investigation into Bullying of 14-Year-Old Ulyanovsk GirlBastrykin Orders Investigation into Bullying of 14-Year-Old Ulyanovsk Girl
Bastrykin Orders Investigation into Bullying of 14-Year-Old Ulyanovsk GirlThe head of Russia's Investigative Committee has instructed regional colleagues to report on the probe into a minor who fell from a multi-story building and was hospitalized with injuries. Preliminary information suggests the girl was bullied by peers.
22-year fugitive from Ryazan tried for 2003 murder22-year fugitive from Ryazan tried for 2003 murder
22-year fugitive from Ryazan tried for 2003 murderA man from Ryazan has been charged with murdering his wife in 2003 after being on the run for over 22 years. He was recently detained in Moscow.
Tula man faces criminal case over alimony debtTula man faces criminal case over alimony debt
Tula man faces criminal case over alimony debtA Tula resident has been charged criminally for not paying alimony after he ignored an order to perform 60 hours of community service.
Atkarsk Policeman Fined Dead Man for Jaywalking in Falsified ReportAtkarsk Policeman Fined Dead Man for Jaywalking in Falsified Report
Atkarsk Policeman Fined Dead Man for Jaywalking in Falsified ReportA patrol officer in Atkarsk will face criminal trial, not a higher judgment, for fabricating a violation report against a man who was already deceased at the time of the alleged offense.
Gang in Chelyabinsk set up communication hub for social media accessGang in Chelyabinsk set up communication hub for social media access
Gang in Chelyabinsk set up communication hub for social media accessFour people have been detained in Chelyabinsk who, on the order of foreign fraudsters, organized a scheme for unauthorized access to accounts of Russians. The operation was conducted jointly by the FSB and police.
OMON Raids Russian Railways, Arrests Two in Corruption CaseOMON Raids Russian Railways, Arrests Two in Corruption Case
OMON Raids Russian Railways, Arrests Two in Corruption CaseLaw enforcement officers detained high-ranking employees of Russian Railways during searches in several cities. Two suspects were arrested in Yekaterinburg.
FSB: Chelyabinsk Gang Set Up Hub to Access Social Media AccountsFSB: Chelyabinsk Gang Set Up Hub to Access Social Media Accounts
FSB: Chelyabinsk Gang Set Up Hub to Access Social Media AccountsFour people were detained in Chelyabinsk for organizing a scheme to hack into Russians' social media and messenger accounts, allegedly on orders from fraudsters in an unfriendly country.
Video shows Surgut schoolgirl bullied with kick, backpackVideo shows Surgut schoolgirl bullied with kick, backpack
Video shows Surgut schoolgirl bullied with kick, backpackA video showing a schoolgirl being bullied in a school in Surgut, Russia, has drawn the attention of the Investigative Committee and the prosecutor's office. The footage shows a boy kicking the girl and another throwing a heavy backpack at her face.
OMON Raids Senior Railway Officials, Two Arrested in YekaterinburgOMON Raids Senior Railway Officials, Two Arrested in Yekaterinburg
OMON Raids Senior Railway Officials, Two Arrested in YekaterinburgOMON officers raided the homes of senior railway officials, forcing them to the ground during searches that led to arrests in Yekaterinburg.
Four Chelyabinsk Drivers Involved in Drone CaseFour Chelyabinsk Drivers Involved in Drone Case
Four Chelyabinsk Drivers Involved in Drone CaseFour drivers from Chelyabinsk Region have been detained on charges of involvement in a drone attack. The defense insists that their clients were used without being informed of the plans.
Former KIZHK head detained for 2 months over fraud allegationsFormer KIZHK head detained for 2 months over fraud allegations
Former KIZHK head detained for 2 months over fraud allegationsSergei Botov, the former head of the Kurgan Mortgage and Housing Corporation (KIZHK), has been detained on fraud charges and will remain in custody until March 26.
New Suspects from Chelyabinsk in Drone Attack CaseNew Suspects from Chelyabinsk in Drone Attack Case
New Suspects from Chelyabinsk in Drone Attack CaseFour truck drivers are in custody over a drone attack on Russian regions. Their defense claims they were unwitting participants.
Detained Colonel Dmitry Nagibin: anti-smuggling work and public interviewsDetained Colonel Dmitry Nagibin: anti-smuggling work and public interviews
Detained Colonel Dmitry Nagibin: anti-smuggling work and public interviewsOn January 29, reports emerged of the detention of police colonel Dmitry Nagibin, head of the Economic Security Department in Omsk Region. He is noted for his involvement in combating smuggling and for speaking to media on the issue.
Makorov Brothers to Remain in Custody at Least Until March 3Makorov Brothers to Remain in Custody at Least Until March 3
Makorov Brothers to Remain in Custody at Least Until March 3The Leninsky District Court in Orenburg has extended the detention of the Makorov brothers, keeping them in custody until at least March 3.
Omsk Police Colonel Detained on Bribery ChargesOmsk Police Colonel Detained on Bribery Charges
Omsk Police Colonel Detained on Bribery ChargesThe UMVD in Omsk Oblast has disclosed that the colonel was detained for allegedly taking bribes from owners of illegal gambling businesses.
Tula Resident Sentenced to 12 Years for Financing Ukrainian ArmyTula Resident Sentenced to 12 Years for Financing Ukrainian Army
Tula Resident Sentenced to 12 Years for Financing Ukrainian ArmyA court in Tula has sentenced a 32-year-old man to 12 years and 6 months in a strict-regime colony for funding the Ukrainian Armed Forces via cryptocurrency in April 2022.
Wannabe Heist Accomplice: Yasnogorsk Post Chief Fakes Robbery, Steals CashWannabe Heist Accomplice: Yasnogorsk Post Chief Fakes Robbery, Steals Cash
Wannabe Heist Accomplice: Yasnogorsk Post Chief Fakes Robbery, Steals CashA Russian Post employee in Yasnogorsk District has been convicted for embezzling a large sum of money meant for pension and benefit payments.
Prosecutor Seeks Jail for Ex-TSUACE Vice-Rector and SonProsecutor Seeks Jail for Ex-TSUACE Vice-Rector and Son
Prosecutor Seeks Jail for Ex-TSUACE Vice-Rector and SonProsecutor has requested five-year prison terms for former TSUACE first vice-rector Vladimir Vaks and his son Ilya Vaks. He also sought a 1 million ruble fine (approximately $10,000 at current rates) for each.