A resident of Penza issued three cards at the request of strangers

In Penza opened a criminal case under article 187 of the criminal code of the Russian Federation, concerning the illegal circulation of means of payment.

Police detained a 25-year-old resident of Penza, who admitted that she was a victim of fraud. Two strangers approached her and offered to issue bank cards, promising 10 thousand rubles for each card. She agreed and issued two cards in nearby branches of the bank and opened a digital card. She then handed those cards along with pin codes and personal account access to strangers. She spent 30 thousand rubles for personal needs. According to police, these cards were used for illegal financial transactions.

According to the article, the maximum penalty can be up to three years in prison.