Central Asian migrant stripped of citizenship in TulaA 42-year-old migrant from Central Asia was stripped of Russian citizenship in Tula after repeatedly expressing contempt for Russia and being convicted of causing his wife's death.
Forged Signatures in Rostov Boarding Home Director CaseA criminal case is being heard in the Rostov Region against Rosa Kuznetsova, director of a special boarding home, accused of bribery. Her defense attorneys found forged signatures of the investigator in the case materials.
Forged Signatures Scandal at Rostov Special Nursing HomeRosa Kuznetsova, mother of two and director of a special nursing home in the Rostov region, faces corruption charges brought by subordinates she had accused of wrongdoing.
Driver 'Nothing to Explain' in Fatal FSIN CrashA 49-year-old driver without a license was remanded in custody after his trailer detached and killed five FSIN (Federal Penitentiary Service) applicants. "I have nothing to explain," he said.
Detention Extended for Ex-Mayor Dmitry DranyA court in Yaroslavl extended the detention of Dmitry Drany, former mayor of Kirov and ex-director of road company Yardormost, until March 14, 2026, as he faces bribery charges involving over 10 million rubles.
Ryazan Mall Brawl: Guard Attacked with Bottle, KnifePolice in Ryazan have detained four participants and are conducting additional checks after a brawl at the Premier shopping center, where a security guard was attacked with a vodka bottle and a knife, according to an eyewitness.
Orenburg Police Deputy Chief Accused of Leaking State SecretsIn Orenburg, the deputy head of a criminal investigation department has been detained on suspicion of leaking state secrets to an organized crime group that extorted participants of the Special Military Operation.
Three Tula Residents Face Trial Over Illegal CigarettesThree residents of Tula have been charged with illegal possession and storage of unmarked cigarettes worth 24.2 million rubles (about $268,900 at current rates). They face up to six years in prison if convicted.
Sochi police seize 1.5 kg marijuana and hashishA 25-year-old man from Tomsk was detained in Sochi with over 1.5 kg of marijuana and hashish, which he planned to sell. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Vector Scientist Under House Arrest on Bribery ChargesThe Novosibirsk District Court placed Vector Center lab head Vladimir Ternovoy under house arrest on suspicion of receiving bribes totaling 4.7 million rubles (about $49,500) from a commercial organization over five years.
Man inflicts 77 scissors stabs, finishes with axeThe killer inflicted at least 77 stab wounds to the head with scissors, then finished off the victim with an axe. The criminal case has been sent to court.
Volgograd court resumes Kaustik director’s sex case trialThe criminal case against Eldor Azizov, director of the Kaustik plant accused of sexual relations with a minor, is being heard by a new panel at the Central District Court in Volgograd.
Hunter Accidentally Shoots Friend, Faces CourtA 45-year-old hunter from Orenburg mistakenly shot and killed his wife's relative while hunting on the Sakmara River, believing the movement was an animal. He now faces a charge of negligent homicide.
Cafe owner convicted in fire death of workerThe owner of a café in Novosibirsk region knew the electrical equipment was faulty but allowed its use, leading to a fire that killed a worker trapped in the basement.
No SMS codes: scam involves fake courier arrestLaw enforcement warns of a new scam where fraudsters posing as police ask victims to give money to a courier as part of a fake arrest operation.
Krasnoyarsk Women Escape Punishment for Urging ArsonA 10-year-old boy was mauled to death by dogs in the Berezovsky district near Krasnoyarsk. Three women who called for burning the villages of sympathizers are not facing punishment.
