In Shchelkovo revealed fraud for 6 million rubles

According to the Department of Information and Public Relations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the Moscow region, a 29-year-old previously convicted resident of Moscow was detained in Shchelkov. He is suspected of aiding telephone fraudsters. A 61-year-old local resident turned to the duty station. He received a call from unknown persons who identified themselves as law enforcement officers. They convinced the man that his bank account allegedly financed prohibited activities.

According to the investigation, the victim was persuaded to transfer all savings to a trusted person for declaration. The man followed the instructions and lost 6 million rubles. Realizing that he was deceived, he went to the police. In the course of operational-search activities, criminal investigation officers detained a suspect who acted as a courier.

A criminal case has been opened under the article on fraud. The court chose the defendant a preventive measure in the form of detention. The police identify accomplices and other episodes of illegal activity. The investigation is ongoing.