Man in Izhevsk gets 8 years for attempting to sell mephedroneA 30-year-old man in Izhevsk has been sentenced to eight years in a strict regime colony for attempting to sell a large batch of drugs. Operatives found over a kilogram of illegal substances in his garage.
Orenburg businessman detained for ordering contract killingA businessman in Orenburg has been detained and sent to a pre-trial detention center, accused of organizing a contract killing to avoid paying a debt of 15 million rubles (about $160,000 at current rates). The alleged hitman informed the police, leading to the arrest.
Fake Jewelry Triggers Violent Robbery in BalahovIn Balahov, a drinking companion assaulted and robbed a new acquaintance in a hostel stairwell to fund more alcohol, after fake jewelry was pawned.
Ishimbay Shashlyk Vendor, on Trial for Killing 23-Year-Old, Faces Long Prison TermProsecutors have requested a 24-year strict-regime prison sentence for a shashlyk vendor from Ishimbay, on trial for fatally shooting a 23-year-old man in a club. The defendant, known locally as the 'Ishimbay Shooter', fled the city after the incident and was declared wanted.
Urals Murder Confession: Will He Be Released?Seven people were killed in a mass murder in Kamensk-Uralsky on New Year's Eve 1993, and the defendant is now on trial, claiming his father is responsible.
Killer of Seven in Urals Makes Unexpected Court ConfessionViktor Petrichenko, accused of murdering seven people in Kamensk-Uralsky on New Year's night 1993, has made an unexpected confession in court, attempting to shift blame to his father.
Ryazan Teens Suspected of Stealing Motorcycles and Tools for 'New Wheels'Two teenagers, aged 16 and 13, were detained in the Ryazan region for allegedly stealing two motorcycles and power tools from a garage. The older suspect reportedly got the idea after learning an acquaintance had received a new bike.
Hospital worker hands 12 million rubles to scammers in a packageA 57-year-old hospital employee in Yekaterinburg gave scammers 12 million rubles (about $133,300), which included her own savings and those her mother had accumulated for decades. The elaborate fraud began with a call from someone posing as a homeowners association employee.
Authorities Uncover Corruption Scheme in Samara Penal ColonyThe Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN), Federal Security Service (FSB), and Special Rapid Response Unit (SOBR) caught relatives of a convict red-handed for attempting to bribe a prison official in the Samara region.
Ufa woman on trial for murder with dismembermentA 35-year-old woman in Ufa is accused of a brutal murder that involved beating the victim with hands, feet, a rolling pin, and a knife, then dismembering the body and disposing of it in bags.
