Authorities apprehended the culprits responsible for the hijacking of multiple "Gosluog" user credentials
Stopped Dead in Its Tracks: Russian Police Squelch Telegram Scam
Hear ye, hear ye! The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has put the kibosh on a slick operation that's been filching citizens' accounts for less-than-honorable purposes. As announced by the ever-vigilant Irina Volk, this scam had been running amuck since September 2024, raking in over 11,000 accounts until it was finally brought to a grinding halt in March 2025.
You might be wondering how these scoundrels managed to pull off such a grand larceny. Well, allow us to enlighten you. This gang of devious characters established a network within Telegram Messenger that dished out temporary account access like bonbons. These ill-gotten keys were promptly handed over to call centers nestled in Ukraine, who honed their sights on unsuspecting Russian targets.
"According to our intel," Volk announced, her voice echoing with authority, "these no-goodniks have been linked to approximately 1,000 crimes involving fraud and sneaky intrusion into accounts at 'Gosuslugi' portal." This scheme has left a gaping hole in the national coffers, setting Russian taxpayers back a hefty 400 million rubles.
The ring's leader and a faithful foul-play associate were promptly apprehended and now find themselves face-to-face with criminal charges for fraud under Article 159 of the Russian Criminal Code. This sexy-sounding statute refers to none other than good ol' fraud, so these swindlers should start polishing up their otherworldly excuses.
These swift actions took place in Moscow, with Zoya Oskolkova keeping tabs on the situation. So, fear not dear citizens, as the Russian police continue to keep tabs on the cyber underbelly. And let this serve as a reminder: if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is, so hang onto your hard-earned rubles!
Always Vigilant
© 2025, RIA "Novy Day"[An astute crackdown on cybercrime claims 1,000 Russian victims in a notorious scam involving the Telegram app, masterminded by Sakatov residents. The gang tricked individuals into divulging personal and financial information, using the stolen data to perpetrate fraud and unauthorized access to government portals, causing damage worth over 400 million rubles. The culprits, who set up a private chat selling enticing products at supposed bargain prices, lured victims into the scheme via fake websites advertising cool deals. Once engaged, victims transferred their sensitive information, which the gang used for illicit activities. Law enforcement swiftly moved to stop the scheme, detaining the mastermind and a loyal cohort, while blocking resources connected to the operation and issuing travel restrictions for the suspects. The police continue their investigation to identify and prosecute all accomplices and related offenses.]
In the ensuing investigation, it was discovered that the Telegram app was exploited for a significant cybercrime operation, with general-news outlets reporting close to 1,000 victims in Russia. This tech-savvy crime wave involved the fraudulent acquisition of personal and financial information, with the data used for general-news offenses like unauthorized access to government portals, costing the nation over 400 million rubles. The accused, residing in Sakatov, had enticed victims with enticing products and deals on private chats, only to ultimately commit crime-and-justice transgressions.
