Vector Scientist Suspected of Bribery and FraudA scientist from the Vector virology center is accused of taking bribes totaling 4.7 million rubles and committing large-scale fraud, with a court hearing set for today.
Tyumen Courier Detained in Fake Kidnapping CaseA court has arrested a 22-year-old Tyumen courier in the fake kidnapping of a Krasnoyarsk businessman's 14-year-old son; he will remain in pre-trial detention until 22 March 2026.
Ryazan Crimes: Theft Most Common, Rape RareIn 2025, Ryazan Region in Russia saw 1,742 thefts, the most common crime, while violent offenses like murder and rape were among the lowest in the Central Federal District.
Two foreigners kidnap, beat man over wife's infidelityTwo Azerbaijani nationals are on trial in Nizhny Novgorod for unlawfully imprisoning and beating a man over an affair with one suspect's wife, using a firearm during the attack.
Ex-Deputy Prytykin Charged in 700M Ruble Tax FraudAndrey Prytykin, founder of the Russian Appetite restaurant group and former Voronezh regional deputy, faces up to nine years in prison for attempted bribery and is now also under investigation for a 700 million ruble tax fraud scheme.
Sister Must Pay for Brother's Grave DesecrationThe sister of a man who died in the special military operation must pay compensation for his crime of grave desecration in Nerchinsk, Transbaikalia, the court ruled on 3 February.
What to Do After Giving Scammer SMS CodeIf you have mistakenly given a scammer an SMS code, follow this step-by-step plan to protect your money and data, as explained by Anton Nemkin.
Kursk Woman Faces 10 Years as Scam CourierA 19-year-old from Kursk region faces up to 10 years in prison after acting as a courier for a phone scam group, collecting nearly 2 million rubles (about $22,200 at current rates) from elderly victims in Chita.
Courier Arrested in Fake Kidnapping of Krasnoyarsk TeenA court arrested a 22-year-old courier involved in the fake kidnapping of the 14-year-old son of Krasnoyarsk businessman Andrei Kaplya. The young man from the Tyumen Region will remain in pretrial detention until March 22.
Investigators open new case after fatal crash complaintsInvestigators in the Trans-Urals have opened a new criminal case for exceeding official powers after a father complained about the investigation into his son's death in a car crash.
Shootout on Rublyovka: One Kidnapper KilledA shootout between police and kidnappers on Rublyovka on 3 February left one kidnapper dead after they opened fire during an arrest attempt.
FSB detains Vector employee for bribery, embezzlementAn employee of the Vector State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology in Novosibirsk has been detained on suspicion of taking a bribe and embezzling funds allocated under a national project.
Natalya Sokolova Faces Loss of Elite PropertyProsecutors are seeking to seize elite real estate worth 27 million rubles from former vice-mayor Natalya Sokolova, including houses, land, and a pool in Sadgorod.
Lawyer sentenced for talk show secrecy violationThe defense of lawyer Vladimir Buzyurgin had hoped for a full acquittal, but a court in Novosibirsk found him guilty of violating investigative secrecy by showing a video on a talk show, releasing him from punishment due to expired statute of limitations.
Novosibirsk Firm Director Accused of 13.5M Ruble FraudA Novosibirsk firm director has been charged with fraud for allegedly causing over 13.5 million rubles ($150,000) in damages by partially completing fire alarm contracts. His criminal case has been sent to court.
Five migrants lose appeal for Chita rapeFive Uzbek nationals sentenced in August 2025 to 9-14 years for raping a 15-year-old girl in Chita have failed in their appeal, with the appellate court upholding the original verdict.
Ex-Krasnoyarsk Investigator Stole Over 1.5M RublesA former senior investigator in Krasnoyarsk stole over 1.5 million rubles from drug case evidence and was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison, but her sentence was deferred until her young child turns 14.
