High-profile attorney receives police protection after partner's murderAttorney Alexander Karabanov, who is representing victims in a case against the Orekhovo criminal ring at the Moscow Region Court, has been given police protection after his colleague's murder, TASS reported on Friday.16:06 03.10.2014
Ex-president of Eurotrust bank charged with $87 mln fraudAndrei Krysin, former president and co-owner of the bankrupt Eurotrust bank, has been charged with fraud in a case involving 3.4 billion rubles ($87.8 million), Kommersant newspaper writes on Monday.10:44 29.09.2014
Russia's top anti-corruption official files defamation suitDenis Sugrobov, former head of the Interior Ministry’s Economic Security and Anti-Corruption Department who was charged with abuse of power, has filed a defamation suit against RBC Daily.11:29 23.09.2014
Police investigate withdrawal of $18 billion from Russia via Moldova - reportRussia’s law enforcement agencies are investigating the withdrawal of nearly 700 billion rubles (over $18 billion) from Russia via 21 banks, Vedomosti newspaper writes on Monday.11:23 22.09.2014
Russian police general charged with running a gang to remain in detentionThe Moscow City Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Lieutenant General Denis Sugrobov, who headed the Economic Security and Anti-Corruption Department at the Interior Ministry, against the extension of his detention, the court’s press office told RAPSI on Friday.14:03 19.09.2014
Mobile banking hackers arrested in RussiaTwo men who used new malware for Android devices to steal money from customers of a major Russian bank through its mobile banking system were arrested in Arkhangelsk, the Ministry of the Interior announced today.11:12 18.09.2014
French police arrest suspects in Syrian jihad recruitment - reportThe French police have arrested four suspects for recruiting people to join the military action in Syria, RIA Novosti reports citing AFP.15:14 17.09.2014
Estonian police officer detained in Russia charged with espionageEston Kohver, an officer of Estonia’s security police that oversees internal security and intelligence, has been charged with espionage, his lawyer, Nikolai Polozov, told RIA Novosti.10:18 12.09.2014
Estonian consul denied access to police officer detained in RussiaEstonia’s consul has been denied access to Eston Kohver, an Estonian policeman who was detained in Russia for “intelligence gathering,” RIA Novosti has learned at the Estonian Embassy in Moscow.12:32 09.09.2014
International investigative unit begins the MH17 probe in UkraineForeign members of the joint investigative unit have joined the MH17 probe with the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office, RIA Novosti reports on Tuesday citing the Ukrainian authorities.11:24 09.09.2014
Murder suspects arrested in Moscow RegionThe police have arrested the suspected members of a crime ring that has reportedly committed over 25 murders, including the slaying of Vladikavkaz Mayor Vitaly Karayev in 2008.13:00 13.08.2014
Alleged petnappers of rare $12,000 domesticated lynx arrested in MoscowPolice arrested two men who had allegedly stolen a rare caracal kitten valued at over $12,000 from a woman in Moscow.10:16 12.08.2014
Police general charged with running a gang to remain in detention until FebruaryMoscow’s Basmanny District Court extended until February 14 the detention of Lieutenant General Denis Sugrobov, former head of the Economic Security and Anti-Corruption Department at the Interior Ministry, RAPSI reports from the courtroom.16:44 11.08.2014
Moscow City Court denies bail to police general charged with running a gangThe Moscow City Court on Monday declined to release Lieutenant General Denis Sugrobov, former head of the Economic Security and Anti-Corruption Department at the Interior Ministry, on bail of more than 103 million rubles (app.$ 3 million), RIA Novosti reports from the courtroom.14:41 04.08.2014
Malaysian police due to arrive at MH17 crash site WednesdayNearly 70 Malaysian policemen will arrive in Ukraine on Wednesday, July 30, as part of the international group, ensuring security of MH17 crash site, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Sunday.04:15 28.07.2014
Lithuanian court denies bail to Russian suspected of involvement in 1991 unrestThe Vilnius District Court on Thursday declined to release Russian national Yuri Mel (born 1968) suspected of involvement in clashes in January 1991 after declaration of independence from the USSR on bail, RIA Novosti reported.14:27 24.07.2014
Athens police arrest fugitive terrorist - reportGreek terrorist Nikos Maziotis, the convicted leader of the Revolutionary Struggle leftist rebel group who has been on the run for two years, was arrested in central Athens Wednesday while trying to rob a jewelry store, Greek media write.17:27 16.07.2014
Ukrainian minister fires 585 Donetsk police officers for breaking oathUkrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said he had fired 585 police officers in Donetsk after reviewing their loyalty. Another 242 police officers, who are currently on an extended leave, will be reviewed later.11:38 15.07.2014
Russia to amend laws on rights and obligations of policeThe State Duma Committee for Security and Anti-Corruption Measures has developed several amendments to The Federal Law on Police. Among other things, the committee proposes the dismissal of police officers who are identified in corruption cases with no chance for appeal; releasing police officers from liability for damage or injuries and to require them to explain an individual’s rights upon arrest.17:22 24.06.2014
Rare $13,000 domesticated lynx stolen in MoscowPolice are searching for two people who allegedly stole $14,500 in cash and a rare caracal kitten valued at over $12,000 from a woman in Moscow, RIA Novosti reports.12:19 24.06.2014