Latest Crime News from Russia

Released Killer Tells of Slaying Brother's FamilyReleased Killer Tells of Slaying Brother's Family
Released Killer Tells of Slaying Brother's FamilyA man who killed his brother, sister-in-law, and their five-year-old son in Yekaterinburg over a housing dispute has been released from a psychiatric hospital and speaks about his crime for the first time.
Contractor Director Arrested for 37M Ruble EmbezzlementContractor Director Arrested for 37M Ruble Embezzlement
Contractor Director Arrested for 37M Ruble EmbezzlementThe director general of a contractor has been arrested on suspicion of fraud involving 37.6 million rubles (approximately $417,800 at current rates) in the reconstruction of tram depots in Nizhny Novgorod.
Yakutsk Man Who Stabbed Partner Seeks to Join SMOYakutsk Man Who Stabbed Partner Seeks to Join SMO
Yakutsk Man Who Stabbed Partner Seeks to Join SMOA man who stabbed his partner in broad daylight in Yakutsk's 203rd microdistrict expressed a desire to join the special military operation (SMO) zone during a court hearing on July 6.
Contractor embezzled 37 million rubles, CEO arrestedContractor embezzled 37 million rubles, CEO arrested
Contractor embezzled 37 million rubles, CEO arrestedPolice have opened a fraud case involving more than 37 million rubles during tram depot reconstruction in Nizhny Novgorod, resulting in the arrest of a construction company CEO.
Flooding of maternity hospital leads to criminal caseFlooding of maternity hospital leads to criminal case
Flooding of maternity hospital leads to criminal caseIn Kamensk-Uralsky, investigators have opened a criminal case for negligence after heavy rains flooded the perinatal center. The city was submerged, with residents moving around on paddleboards and boats.
Criminal Case Over Maternity Ward Flood; City UnderwaterCriminal Case Over Maternity Ward Flood; City Underwater
Criminal Case Over Maternity Ward Flood; City UnderwaterInvestigators in Kamensk-Uralsky have opened a criminal case for negligence after the perinatal center was flooded by heavy rains on 18 July, turning streets into rivers.
FSB arrests Chita woman with 5,000 drug dosesFSB arrests Chita woman with 5,000 drug doses
FSB arrests Chita woman with 5,000 drug dosesThe FSB arrested a 27-year-old woman from Chita with 5,000 doses of narcotics, and a court sentenced her to 13 years in prison.
Meshalkin Clinic Executives Face CourtMeshalkin Clinic Executives Face Court
Meshalkin Clinic Executives Face CourtThe former top managers of the Meshalkin Clinic will soon be transferred from Moscow to Novosibirsk as their criminal case reaches court.
Vladivostok Man Sentenced for Murder of Mother and SisterVladivostok Man Sentenced for Murder of Mother and Sister
Vladivostok Man Sentenced for Murder of Mother and SisterA 50-year-old Vladivostok man was sentenced to 16 years in a strict-regime colony for stabbing his mother and sister over 60 times in February 2026.
We'll Help You: How Scammers Overpower Their VictimsWe'll Help You: How Scammers Overpower Their Victims
We'll Help You: How Scammers Overpower Their VictimsAccording to clinical psychologist Konstantin Nebytov, psychological manipulation by scammers is primarily based on the fear response, which shuts off common sense and makes a person dangerously suggestible.
«We Will Help You»: Scammers' Manipulation«We Will Help You»: Scammers' Manipulation
«We Will Help You»: Scammers' ManipulationClinical psychologist Konstantin Nebytov says scammers use fear to suppress victims' will, citing the «Officer Scott» incidents in the US as an example.
Nizhny Novgorod MinGrad official faces bribery trialNizhny Novgorod MinGrad official faces bribery trial
Nizhny Novgorod MinGrad official faces bribery trialThe Investigative Committee has completed its investigation into the criminal case against former Nizhny Novgorod MinGrad official Anastasia Ivanova, accused of accepting a 500,000-ruble bribe ($5,600 at current rates).
Famous Voronezh Surgeon Detained for Illegal Plastic SurgeriesFamous Voronezh Surgeon Detained for Illegal Plastic Surgeries
Famous Voronezh Surgeon Detained for Illegal Plastic SurgeriesAccording to a source from Voronezh1.ru, the suspect is Konstantin Lakatosh, head of the burn unit at Regional Hospital No. 1.
Driver remanded after fatal Kolyvan crashDriver remanded after fatal Kolyvan crash
Driver remanded after fatal Kolyvan crashA 33-year-old man fled the scene after hitting and killing a 75-year-old woman while driving drunk without a license in the work settlement of Kolyvan, Novosibirsk Oblast.
Tula Region Convicts Five for Illegal MigrationTula Region Convicts Five for Illegal Migration
Tula Region Convicts Five for Illegal MigrationIn the Tula region, five individuals were convicted for organizing illegal migration, receiving sentences of up to 2.5 years in prison, the regional prosecutor's office said.
Passenger steals Kia Ceed from taxi driverPassenger steals Kia Ceed from taxi driver
Passenger steals Kia Ceed from taxi driverPolice in Novosibirsk intercepted a stolen taxi after a passenger took advantage of a driver stepping out of the car.
Ex-Mayor of Troitsk Faces 15 Years for BribesEx-Mayor of Troitsk Faces 15 Years for Bribes
Ex-Mayor of Troitsk Faces 15 Years for BribesThe state prosecutor has requested a 15-year prison term for ex-Mayor of Troitsk Alexander Vinogradov on bribery charges, along with a 10 million ruble ($111,000) fine and confiscation of property.
Kireyevsk Man Sentenced for Child Support DebtKireyevsk Man Sentenced for Child Support Debt
Kireyevsk Man Sentenced for Child Support DebtA 44-year-old resident of Kireyevsk (Tula Oblast, Russia) was sentenced to six months of mandatory labor for failing to pay child support for five years, accumulating a debt of over 1.8 million rubles ($20,000).
Ex-Troitsk Mayor Gets 15 Years in Bribery CaseEx-Troitsk Mayor Gets 15 Years in Bribery Case
Ex-Troitsk Mayor Gets 15 Years in Bribery CaseThe state prosecutor requested a 15-year prison term and a 10 million ruble (approx. $111,100 at current rates) fine for former Troitsk mayor Alexander Vinogradov in a bribery case.
Life Coach Detained in Yekaterinburg for FraudLife Coach Detained in Yekaterinburg for Fraud
Life Coach Detained in Yekaterinburg for FraudDaria Aksenova, a life coach suspected of fraud for 8 million rubles (at current rates, about $88,900), stated her readiness to return the money, asserting she was only doing her job.
Krasnokamsk man chained stepson, 10, for vagrancyKrasnokamsk man chained stepson, 10, for vagrancy
Krasnokamsk man chained stepson, 10, for vagrancyA Krasnokamsk man chained his 10-year-old stepson to a bed for a week for vagrancy and now faces trial.
Volgograd Court Reveals Reason for Kaustik Director's RehearingVolgograd Court Reveals Reason for Kaustik Director's Rehearing
Volgograd Court Reveals Reason for Kaustik Director's RehearingEldor Azizov, director of the Kaustik plant, must again attend hearings in Volgograd's Central District Court as his criminal case faces a rehearing.
Life coach arrested for fraud in YekaterinburgLife coach arrested for fraud in Yekaterinburg
Life coach arrested for fraud in YekaterinburgLife coach Daria Aksenova, arrested in Yekaterinburg on suspicion of fraud involving 8 million rubles ($88,900 at current rates), said she was simply doing her job. The victim lost the money and suffered a nervous breakdown.
Reason Revealed for Return of Kaustik Director CaseReason Revealed for Return of Kaustik Director Case
Reason Revealed for Return of Kaustik Director CaseEldor Azizov, director of the Kaustik plant accused of sexual relations with a minor, is forced to attend hearings again at the Central District Court after his case was returned.
Court Overturns Suspended Sentence for Rape with BeatingsCourt Overturns Suspended Sentence for Rape with Beatings
Court Overturns Suspended Sentence for Rape with BeatingsA 19-year-old woman was lured into a car and taken to a field, where she was beaten and raped by a man while his acquaintance looked on.