Court Handles Fraud Case Involving Driving School Student Scams In Michurinsk

In Michurinsk, located in the Tambov region, a criminal case has been brought to court involving a former cleaner from a driving school. He is accused of promising help to a group of ten aspiring drivers that would influence their driver’s license exam results in exchange for payments. Investigators state that a total of 700,000 rubles were collected from the students, which were spent at the suspect’s discretion. The investigation demonstrates that the individual presented himself to the students as someone with specific connections who could sway examination outcomes for a fee. The students reported paying sums ranging from fifty thousand to one hundred thousand rubles each in hopes of a favorable result, but after failing the tests, several of them sought explanations from him. He allegedly urged them to wait for a positive decision, while the total amount collected indicates a broader pattern of monetary exchanges tied to the promise of exam manipulation. When the indictment was filed, the case was submitted to the court. Under Part 2 of Article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, the charge of fraud resulting in serious harm carries the potential penalty of imprisonment for up to five years. The proceedings emphasize that the alleged wrongdoing involved deceit and financial harm tied to the promise of illegal influence over licensing examinations. It has also come to light that the individual previously held a janitorial position in Mytishchi before a separate incident involving an overturned paint bucket near a parked Mercedes-Benz car. The case remains under judicial review, and investigators continue to gather evidence to determine the full extent of the scheme and the number of victims. The situation underscores the risks faced by students who seek shortcuts, and it highlights the importance of relying on official channels and legitimate processes for licensing procedures. Marked citations indicate the involved authorities and ongoing investigative efforts, with updates anticipated as the court progresses through the legal proceedings.