In Bogorodsk, within the Nizhny Novgorod region, authorities opened a criminal case against a local traffic police inspector after a Moscow resident reported a fraud tied to car repairs. The inspector allegedly promised to repair two VAZ vehicles and then kept 220,000 rubles in a fraudulent scheme, according to a Telegram channel report.
The Moscow resident had purchased two VAZ-2114 cars at an auction in the Nizhny Novgorod region in January, intending to flip them for resale. The inspector, identified as Magomed Mirzayev, later allegedly acted as the person to coordinate repairs, after an online advertisement drew the buyer in. The arrangement was that Mirzayev would handle repairs and potentially secure better outcomes for the vehicles, but payment was made under the impression that services would be completed as agreed.
Reporters claim that the inspector collected money for extensive repairs over approximately four months and subsequently stopped communicating with the buyer. The victim reported the incident to local law enforcement, prompting the start of a criminal investigation into fraud and related offenses.
This case follows prior local news coverage about incidents involving vehicle disputes and retaliation. In one such instance, reports described an altercation where an ex-partner’s car was reportedly shot in Kazan, underscoring broader concerns about vehicle-related crimes and the handling of disputes within the region. The ongoing investigation will seek to establish whether funds were misappropriated, whether repair services were promised but not delivered, and what role if any the inspector played in the alleged scheme. Citations to public records and law enforcement statements will determine the next steps in pursuing accountability for those involved.