Police have detained a suspect in a fraud case targeting an elderly married couple in the capital. This was reported by the press service of the Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs for the city.
“A 71-year-old married couple sought help from the police. The man reported that he had received a call from unknown individuals posing as government service workers, who informed him that his personal savings in bank accounts were under threat. The scammers began demanding that all savings be transferred to a ‘secure account,’ convincing the citizen to gather all his money and hand it over to a courier. The misled pensioners withdrew funds from their accounts and handed them over to strangers over several days. In total, the deceived citizens gave the fraudsters over 5.5 million rubles. As a result of operational search activities, police detained the suspect on 4th Rostovsky Lane—a 52-year-old man residing in the capital. It was established that, for a reward, he had collected money from the victims three times and transferred it to a cryptocurrency wallet for his accomplices,” the press service reported.
It is noted that, regarding this incident, an investigator from the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs department for the Preobrazhenskoye district has initiated a criminal case under Part 4, Article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (“Fraud”). The court has chosen a preventive measure for the individual involved in the form of a written undertaking not to leave the area. Currently, police are checking the perpetrator for involvement in other episodes and are identifying the accomplices.
Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs for the city
The Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs for a city (often abbreviated as **GU MVD**) is the primary regional police headquarters, responsible for public order and law enforcement within a major urban area like Moscow or St. Petersburg. Historically, such directorates trace their origins to the Soviet militia and, before that, to imperial Russian police structures, evolving to address modern urban security challenges. It functions as the central administrative and operational command for all police units in the city.
4th Rostovsky Lane
4th Rostovsky Lane is a historic street in the center of Moscow, located in the Yakimanka District near the Tretyakov Gallery. It is named after the nearby Church of St. Nicholas in Pyzhi, which was historically associated with the Rostov Metropolitanate. The lane, with its 19th-century buildings, preserves the quiet atmosphere of an old Moscow neighborhood amidst the modern city.
Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) is the primary government body responsible for domestic law enforcement, public order, and migration control in Russia. It was formally established in 1802 by Emperor Alexander I, though its origins trace back to earlier police institutions. Today, it oversees a vast system including the national police, internal troops, and investigative services.
Preobrazhenskoye district
Preobrazhenskoye is a historic district in eastern Moscow, Russia, which originated in the 17th century as a settlement for the palace guards (the *streltsy*) of Tsar Alexis I. It is notably linked to the young Peter the Great, who spent much of his youth here and formed his first “toy army,” the precursor to the modern Russian military. Today, it is a residential area that retains its historical name and several cultural monuments, including the Church of the Transfiguration.
Criminal Code of the Russian Federation
The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is the primary legal document defining criminal offenses and penalties in Russia. It was adopted in 1996, replacing the Soviet-era criminal code, and marked a significant step in post-Soviet legal reform. The code has been amended numerous times, reflecting evolving social values and political priorities in the country.
Article 159
“Article 159” is not a widely recognized specific place or cultural site. It is likely a reference to a legal or constitutional article within a country’s legal code, such as Malaysia’s Article 159 which outlines procedures for amending the Federal Constitution. Therefore, it does not describe a physical location with a history, but rather a component of a nation’s governing legal framework.
