There are plans to impose limits on cash deposits made at ATMs in Russia. The proposal has found support from Yuri Shvytkin, a deputy in the State Duma representing the Krasnoyarsk Territory, according to RIA News.
The deputy argued that such restrictions are necessary in light of recent events at Crocus City Hall. He suggested expanding controls on cash deposits as part of broader efforts to tighten immigration policy and to aid in preventing and addressing crimes tied to extremist activities.
Earlier, during a session of the regional legislature, the head of the Krasnoyarsk Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Alexander Rechitsky, voiced similar ideas. He stated that limiting cash deposits could support efforts to combat phone-based fraud and to streamline information exchanges with mobile operators, banks, and social network administrators, which he described as a persistent bottleneck.
Shvytkin, who previously served with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, indicated his full support for Rechitsky’s proposals and said he would bring the measures to the attention of relevant committees in the State Duma for review.
On March 20, reports emerged that two Russian teenagers working as couriers for phone scammers were killed, while pensioners were said to hold nearly 2 million rubles in cash.
Analysts have previously speculated about reducing the share of cash in overall payments to around 10 percent.