In the first quarter of this year, the Central Bank of Russia (CBRF) detected 1,787 illegal activities; This figure is 54% more than the previous year. writes about this TASS.
According to the regulator’s press service, the total number of illegal organizations detected during the quarter increased by no more than 15%.
Among these organizations, 728 have signs of financial pyramids (Internet projects, LLCs, individual entrepreneurs). Another 746 are signs of illegal lenders, and 298 are signs of illegal participants in the securities market.
“The main increase in the number of identified illegal organizations occurred due to the expansion of activities in the online space,” the Central Bank said.
However, according to the regulator, the increase in the number of illegal organizations detected compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 does not exceed 15%.
In addition, according to the Central Bank of Russia, compared to the end of last year, the number of detected illegal lenders increased by 34%, the number of illegal participants in the securities market increased by 37%, and the number of detected financial pyramids increased by 37%. remained almost unchanged.
Information on all detected cases of illegal activity in the financial market is transmitted to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Federal Antimonopoly Service, the Prosecutor General’s Office and regional prosecutor’s offices for taking measures, including blocking of websites, pages and channels on social networks. instant messaging programs.
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