A gang of currency dealers who earned 280 million rubles through fraud was detained in the Chelyabinsk region

04.12.2024 21:12

According to the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs Irina Volk, 10 people were detained in connection with the theft of 280 million rubles

A group that organized illegal services in the financial sector was detained in the Chelyabinsk region.

The total income from currency fraud reached 280 million rubles, as emphasized in a message from Irina Volk's Telegram channel.

The criminal organization was reportedly formed in 2023.

Ten members of the group were engaged in providing illegal financial services to legal entities and individuals.

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The participants' activities were limited to the illegal circulation of foreign currency.

The group's organizers attracted eight people to their activities.

All ten members of the criminal group were detained with the participation of the Russian National Guard forces.

Author: Elena Gutyro Editor of Internet resources