A resident of Blagoveshchensk was detained after he promised to bring a car from abroad to a man in Magnitogorsk. The information came through the Telegram channel of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Chelyabinsk region, which reported the incident with clear details about how the scheme unfolded and how police stepped in to prevent further harm.
The Magnitogorsk resident had entered into an agreement with an intermediary to supply a vehicle and even transferred a substantial sum of 2.7 million rubles to the bank account provided by the suspect. The money change hands marked a critical point in the case, illustrating the level of trust placed in the operation and the stakes involved for both sides. The flow of funds also signaled to investigators that a deliberate, calculated fraud had taken place rather than a casual misunderstanding.
According to the authorities, deliveries promised by the alleged sales manager were repeatedly put off with a range of excuses. Responses were vague and inconsistent, leaving the buyer unsure about the status of the purchase. Realizing that something was wrong, the victim reached out to the police, hoping to stop the sham before any more damage could occur and to recover the money already transferred.
During the course of the investigation, officers uncovered that the suspect had removed his profile from social networks, a move often used to hamper traceability. Despite these steps, law enforcement managed to identify the man. Once the suspect’s identity and location were confirmed, detectives from Magnitogorsk traveled to Blagoveshchensk and arrested a 40-year-old local resident who had previously served time for prior offenses. The arrest represented a coordinated effort between regional police forces to track the suspect across city borders and ensure that justice proceeded without delay.
The case echoes another recent incident in Rostov-on-Don, where a number of brand-new Lada cars were involved in a separate incident at an underground parking facility. While the two cases differ in circumstance, they share a common thread: the online or intermediary-based schemes that prey on buyers seeking timely vehicle deals. The authorities emphasized vigilance for anyone engaging in car purchases or transfers through unfamiliar channels and underscored the importance of verifying all parties involved before committing funds. The theft through deception serves as a cautionary tale about the risks linked to informal sales and the need for transparent, auditable transactions when large sums are at stake.