In Ryazan will judge the participants of the scheme on the theft of bank bonuses

The Prosecutor’s office of the Ryazan region approved the indictment in a criminal case against three local residents accused of fraud on an especially large scale and illegal circulation of means of payment. This was reported on October 20 in the press service of the supervisory authority.

The investigation established that from August 2024 to October 2025, the defendants implemented a scheme of illegal enrichment at the expense of bonus programs of banks. Using cards issued on front persons, they made fictitious large purchases to get the maximum cashback. After accruing points, participants made a return of goods, but bonuses remained on their accounts.

As a result of illegal actions, credit institutions suffered damage exceeding 3.8 million rubles.

The criminal case was sent to the October District Court of Ryazan for consideration on the merits.