Russian court restricts access to 77 websites on manufacturing of bug devicesA court in Ingushetia, a republic in the Russian Federation, has ruled in favor of a local prosecutor’s office demanding to recognize information on methods of manufacturing and sales of eavesdropping devices published on 77 websites as that banned for dissemination in the territory of Russia.17:17 08.05.2020
Founder of Police Ombudsman public page suspected of $4k extortionCreator of the Telegram channel called Police Ombudsman Vladimir Vorontsov has been arrested in Moscow on suspicion of extorting 300,000 rubles ($4,000) from a former Interior Ministry employee.13:54 07.05.2020
Russian prosecutors seek to block fake videos about man-made nature of COVID-19Prosecutors have requested Russia’s communications watchdog Roskomnadzor to restrict access to videos containing fake information about the man-made nature of coronavirus (COVID-19).11:03 06.05.2020
Fake video about low hazard of COVID-19 blocked by prosecutorsProsecutors have blocked a fake video underestimating the danger of the spread of coronavirus.14:04 30.04.2020
Prosecutor Genenal’s Office seeks to block website selling China's remedy for COVID-19Prosecutors have turned to the Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor seeking to restrict access to a website selling medicine allegedly helping recover from coronavirus in almost 100% cases.11:45 27.04.2020
Russian prosecutors reveal 9 websites illegally selling Moscow moving passesRussia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has revealed 9 websites selling individual passes and certificates for moving through Moscow and Moscow Region for 900-3,000 rubles ($12-40).10:56 27.04.2020
Russian prosecutors seek to block fake ethnic grounds coronavirus videoProsecutors have asked Russian communications agency Roskomnadzor to block video containing false information on the coronavirus infection on ethnic grounds.17:35 23.04.2020
Prosecutors demand probe into fake news about harvesting of COVID-19 patients’ organsInvestigators are to consider if a criminal case needs to be launched over a YouTube video publication falsely alleging that organs are harvested from coronavirus patients for sale.12:38 23.04.2020
Pranker wanted on suspicion of aborting online school lessons in St. PetersburgA pranker suspected of aborting online school lessons in St. Petersburg has been put on a wanted list.10:53 23.04.2020
Civic Chamber reports upsurge in online bullying of minors under self-isolation regimeThe rate of cyberbullying of underage persons has surged since early April, experts of Bezopasnost 2.0 (Security 2.0) Center at the Commission on Development of Public Diplomacy, Humanitarian Cooperation and Preservation of Traditional Values of Russia’s Civic Chamber inform on Tuesday.17:21 21.04.2020
Over 2 mln cases considered by Russian courts during coronavirus lockdownRussian courts considered over 2 million cases and materials during the coronavirus quarantine, from March 18 to April 20, RAPSI was told in the Supreme Court on Tuesday.17:15 21.04.2020
Russian government proposes e-visa processing for foreignersRussian government has submitted a bill on e-visa for foreigners to the lower house of parliament.12:31 21.04.2020
Russia’s investigators to check if pranks on teachers constitute crimesRussia’s Investigative Committee is to monitor distant learning videos demonstrating records of humiliation and so called pranks with respect to teachers.12:32 20.04.2020
Russian President allows for online medicine sale durig emergenciesA bill on online sale of pharma drugs during epidemics and emergencies was signed by President of Russia Vladimir Putin into law on Friday.21:53 03.04.2020
Russian President toughens liability for e-trade in falsified medicinesPresident of Russia Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a law toughening punishments for online trafficking in falsified and poor-quality drugs.16:43 01.04.2020
Initiative on online medicine sale adopted by Russian lawmakersA bill on online sale of pharma drugs during epidemics and emergencies has passed its final reading in the lower house of Russian parliament.14:09 01.04.2020
Russian communications watchdog warns about liability for fake coronavirus newsRussia’s communications agency Roskomnadzor has warned mass media and Internet resources about legal liability for distribution of fake reports about coronavirus.15:38 18.03.2020
St. Petersburg dweller put under house arrest on suspicion of fake carsharing account saleA court in St. Petersburg on Thursday placed a local resident Roman Amelin suspected of selling fake accounts for carsharing users under house arrest.17:36 12.03.2020
Expert calls to publicly punish distributors of fake news in RussiaPunishment for distribution of fake reports must be as public as possible to show others the consequences of such actions, the head of the Russian Civic Chamber’s Mass Media Committee Alexander Malkevich said at the extended working group meeting on Thursday.12:52 05.03.2020
Russian MPs propose long prison terms for online drug propagandaThe State Duma Anti-Corruption Committee’s members have drafted a bill on criminal punishment for online inducing to drug use and propaganda of drugs.13:38 27.02.2020