A man enticed a Muscovite to travel toward Abkhazia by promising gasoline and meals in exchange for a large cash advance. The incident was reported by the Baza Telegram channel and is treated as a case of calculated deception. The case centers on a scenario where travel assistance quickly transformed into a financial trap, leaving the victim with substantial losses.
According to the female victim, she was approached while walking on the street as a car moved toward her. Inside the vehicle were two men and a child. One passenger requested an amount equivalent to 131 thousand rubles to cover gasoline for the trip to Abkhazia and to provide food for the child in the car. The traffic police later indicated that they could not intervene because the suspects had already taken the money. Trust was placed in the explanation, and the money was handed over to the man by the girl, who believed the story and complied with the request.
That same evening, a well-known acquaintance called the victim and asked for a further 200 thousand rubles. The money was lent and transferred to the man. Shortly after, the pattern repeated itself. The Muscovite left with another sum, this time claimed to be necessary for customs procedures. In a bid to prove his credibility, the man sent a video showing a stack of five-thousand-ruble notes moving through a bill counter, reinforcing the impression of legitimacy. After this display, the man disappeared from sight. It was only later that the girl understood she had been duped and filed a complaint with the police, recognizing the manipulation and manipulation techniques employed in the scheme.
Earlier coverage noted that traffic police reportedly detained a driver who mimicked the “nice” gestures associated with a well-connected businessman. The incident illustrates a recurring scam pattern in which con artists exploit trust, speed, and the appearance of official or respectable activity to extract funds from victims. The police statement about a driver posing as an influential figure highlights how deception can be layered, with multiple actors and escalating claims used to justify further financial demands. The public response typically emphasizes vigilance in recognizing red flags, such as unsolicited requests for large sums, urgent travel-related explanations, and the use of familiar faces or social connections to reduce skepticism.