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Operatives of the Main Transport Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, in cooperation with colleagues from the Central and Volga Federal Districts and employees of the Investigative Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, stopped the activities of an interregional organized group. Its participants, united on ethnic grounds, are suspected of a series of crimes in the field of information and telecommunications technologies.
"It was previously established that for several years the attackers placed ads on Internet sites for the sale of various goods at prices below market. In a telephone conversation, customers were required to make an advance payment to the specified banking details. After that, the ordered items were not sent, and the money received was stolen. For the purpose of conspiracy, scammers periodically changed their phone numbers, and used electronic wallets and bank cards issued to third parties to receive funds," said Irina Volk, an official representative of the Russian Interior Ministry.
Currently, more than 60 episodes of theft with damage totaling more than three million rubles have been documented. Investigators from various divisions of the Russian Interior Ministry have opened criminal cases on the grounds of crimes under Article 158 of the Criminal Code.
"Police officers with the support of Rosgvardiya officers searched the suspects' homes in the Moscow region, the republics of Udmurtia and Mari El. Communications equipment, computer equipment, bank cards, documents and other items of evidentiary value were seized.
Two defendants were given a preventive measure in the form of remand in custody, two are under house arrest. Measures are being taken to identify all episodes and accomplices of illegal activities," Irina Volk said.
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"It was previously established that for several years the attackers placed ads on Internet sites for the sale of various goods at prices below market. In a telephone conversation, customers were required to make an advance payment to the specified banking details. After that, the ordered items were not sent, and the money received was stolen. For the purpose of conspiracy, scammers periodically changed their phone numbers, and used electronic wallets and bank cards issued to third parties to receive funds," said Irina Volk, an official representative of the Russian Interior Ministry.
Currently, more than 60 episodes of theft with damage totaling more than three million rubles have been documented. Investigators from various divisions of the Russian Interior Ministry have opened criminal cases on the grounds of crimes under Article 158 of the Criminal Code.
"Police officers with the support of Rosgvardiya officers searched the suspects' homes in the Moscow region, the republics of Udmurtia and Mari El. Communications equipment, computer equipment, bank cards, documents and other items of evidentiary value were seized.
Two defendants were given a preventive measure in the form of remand in custody, two are under house arrest. Measures are being taken to identify all episodes and accomplices of illegal activities," Irina Volk said.
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