Latest Crime News from Russia

Two-year sentence for mother in children's fire deathsTwo-year sentence for mother in children's fire deaths
Two-year sentence for mother in children's fire deathsA 29-year-old drug-addicted mother has been sentenced to two years in a penal colony for the deaths of two children in a fire in Primorye.
Siberian auto fraud ring involving family nets $76,000Siberian auto fraud ring involving family nets $76,000
Siberian auto fraud ring involving family nets $76,000Police in Novosibirsk have detained 12 suspected fraudsters linked to at least 17 fake car accidents that netted 6.8 million rubles ($76,000) in insurance payouts.
Schoolboys Invade Home, Assault Pensioner and Disabled YouthSchoolboys Invade Home, Assault Pensioner and Disabled Youth
Schoolboys Invade Home, Assault Pensioner and Disabled YouthTwo schoolboys broke into a home in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia, and assaulted a pensioner and a 20-year-old youth with a congenital disability. The attack occurred after the suspects forced their way in by breaking down the door.
Krasnokamensk Serial Killer Evaded Death Penalty in 1990sKrasnokamensk Serial Killer Evaded Death Penalty in 1990s
Krasnokamensk Serial Killer Evaded Death Penalty in 1990sA serial killer known as the Krasnokamensk Ripper, who murdered four women and assaulted two others in the 1990s, has served his prison term and now lives as an ordinary citizen, according to reports.
5-year-old boy dies after tubing accident in Vladivostok5-year-old boy dies after tubing accident in Vladivostok
5-year-old boy dies after tubing accident in VladivostokProsecutors are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a child.
Killers demanded ransom after murdering Russian businessman in Thailand: detailsKillers demanded ransom after murdering Russian businessman in Thailand: details
Killers demanded ransom after murdering Russian businessman in Thailand: detailsThai police have revealed that a Russian businessman was killed on the day of his kidnapping, but his abductors continued to demand ransom from his family for weeks.
Tula Investigates Gang for Illegally Cashing Out Maternity CapitalTula Investigates Gang for Illegally Cashing Out Maternity Capital
Tula Investigates Gang for Illegally Cashing Out Maternity CapitalLaw enforcement in Tula is investigating a criminal ring that fraudulently obtained over four million rubles by cashing out maternity capital funds.
Granddaughter of former Samara mayor shows change after year in detentionGranddaughter of former Samara mayor shows change after year in detention
Granddaughter of former Samara mayor shows change after year in detentionOn February 3, 2025, it will be exactly one year since the Samara District Court chose a pre-trial restriction for Ekaterina Tarkhova. We look at how she has changed during her detention.
Court Overturns Verdict for Police Officer Who Reported CorpsesCourt Overturns Verdict for Police Officer Who Reported Corpses
Court Overturns Verdict for Police Officer Who Reported CorpsesA cassation court in Chelyabinsk overturned the verdict for former precinct officer Yuri Zolotko. Now his case has been sent for review, which could lead to a harsher punishment.
Court overturns sentence for Ural police officer who revealed hidden corpsesCourt overturns sentence for Ural police officer who revealed hidden corpses
Court overturns sentence for Ural police officer who revealed hidden corpsesA court overturned the verdict for former Ural police officer Yuri Zolotko, who exposed corpses hidden under a grave, and his punishment could now be harsher.
Woman claims innocence in 25-year-old Ryazan murder caseWoman claims innocence in 25-year-old Ryazan murder case
Woman claims innocence in 25-year-old Ryazan murder caseLyubov Vizenkina says she was forced to confess to a murder she did not commit 25 years ago. She alleges her former partner was the real killer and threatened to kill her sister.
Six Men Kidnap Voronezh Teens, Extort 180,000 RublesSix Men Kidnap Voronezh Teens, Extort 180,000 Rubles
Six Men Kidnap Voronezh Teens, Extort 180,000 RublesSix men in Voronezh face up to 12 years in prison for kidnapping two teenagers and extorting 180,000 rubles from them overnight.
Chelyabinsk Court Convicts Men for Tearing Passport in VideoChelyabinsk Court Convicts Men for Tearing Passport in Video
Chelyabinsk Court Convicts Men for Tearing Passport in VideoTwo men were sentenced to forced labor for desecrating a state symbol. They were assigned seven months of work with a deduction of part of their earnings.
Writer Tatiana Ustinova's House Robbed Near YaroslavlWriter Tatiana Ustinova's House Robbed Near Yaroslavl
Writer Tatiana Ustinova's House Robbed Near YaroslavlThe writer lost diamonds and other property worth about 10 million rubles (approximately $100,000).
Chelyabinsk Court Sentences Men for Tearing Passport in VideoChelyabinsk Court Sentences Men for Tearing Passport in Video
Chelyabinsk Court Sentences Men for Tearing Passport in VideoA court in Chelyabinsk has sentenced two young men to seven months of forced labor for tearing up a Russian passport in a video. They were convicted under charges of desecrating state symbols.
Diamonds stolen from Tatiana Ustinova's house near YaroslavlDiamonds stolen from Tatiana Ustinova's house near Yaroslavl
Diamonds stolen from Tatiana Ustinova's house near YaroslavlA star of Russian detective fiction, Tatiana Ustinova, has been robbed of diamonds and other property worth about 10 million rubles (approximately $110,000 at current rates).
Court Extends Ekaterina Tarkhova's Detention in Murder CaseCourt Extends Ekaterina Tarkhova's Detention in Murder Case
Court Extends Ekaterina Tarkhova's Detention in Murder CaseInvestigators have again requested that the suspect in the double murder be kept in custody.
Ergaki Founder Tried for Child's Death on SlopeErgaki Founder Tried for Child's Death on Slope
Ergaki Founder Tried for Child's Death on SlopeThe founder of the Ergaki resort faces prosecution for a child's fatal accident on a ski slope. Two other children were also harmed due to inadequate services.
AI Names Top 5 Most Criminal Microdistricts in KrasnodarAI Names Top 5 Most Criminal Microdistricts in Krasnodar
AI Names Top 5 Most Criminal Microdistricts in KrasnodarGoogle Gemini AI has identified the top five most criminal microdistricts in Krasnodar for 2025. The study shows crime is becoming less frequent but more costly and sophisticated.
Former DRSU director's sentence cut for testifying against ex-MPFormer DRSU director's sentence cut for testifying against ex-MP
Former DRSU director's sentence cut for testifying against ex-MPThe prosecutor's office appealed the verdict because Safarbiy Napso actively cooperated with the investigation, leading a court to reduce his prison term.
Owner of Burnt Sauna Where Five Teenagers Died Sent to Pre-Trial DetentionOwner of Burnt Sauna Where Five Teenagers Died Sent to Pre-Trial Detention
Owner of Burnt Sauna Where Five Teenagers Died Sent to Pre-Trial DetentionPre-trial restrictions were chosen for the owner and administrator of a private sauna where a January 31 fire killed five teenagers. The group had gathered to celebrate birthdays, but the evening ended in tragedy.
Sauna Owner Detained After Fatal FireSauna Owner Detained After Fatal Fire
Sauna Owner Detained After Fatal FireA group of schoolchildren and students gathered to celebrate three friends' birthdays in a private sauna, but the evening ended in a deadly fire.
Owner of sauna where five teens died sent to jailOwner of sauna where five teens died sent to jail
Owner of sauna where five teens died sent to jailA group of schoolchildren and students gathered to celebrate three friends' birthdays, but the evening ended in tragedy.
Owner of sauna where five teens died sent to pre-trial detentionOwner of sauna where five teens died sent to pre-trial detention
Owner of sauna where five teens died sent to pre-trial detentionA group of schoolchildren and students gathered to celebrate the birthdays of three friends, but the evening ended in tragedy.
Court swaps prison for suspended sentence for ex-Dagomys DRS chiefCourt swaps prison for suspended sentence for ex-Dagomys DRS chief
Court swaps prison for suspended sentence for ex-Dagomys DRS chiefProsecutors appealed the verdict after Safarbiy Napso cooperated with the investigation and paid restitution, leading to a suspended sentence.