The story centers on a high-profile musician and founder of the Gorky Park music group, who became the target of phone scammers and transferred about 1 million rubles to several accounts. REGNUM reports this development, citing its own sources.
On May 3, it was revealed that Anna Isaeva, deputy artistic director at the Stas Namin Theater, notified the police about the incident. According to Isaeva, scammers called the messenger used by Stas Namin from an unknown number and pressed him to move roughly one million rubles across multiple accounts. REGNUM notes that the details and sequence of events remain under investigation, with law enforcement agencies tracing the money and examining the banks where the offenders’ accounts are held.
Isaeva added that she did not know the exact mechanics of the deception, but she suspects the scammers used social engineering tactics. Even highly intelligent people can be manipulated by convincing stories or urgent pressures. The deputy artistic director explained that the transfer happened while Stas Namin was away from the city for a period, and she held a power of attorney to act on his behalf during that absence. She stated that a formal report was filed so investigators could pursue a thorough inquiry and ascertain how the money moved through the financial system.
Media coverage indicates that Namin may have fallen prey to fraud in mid-April, with ongoing checks by law enforcement. Authorities are coordinating with financial institutions to locate the origins of the funds and identify the individuals responsible for the fraud. The situation underscores how scammers often exploit fame and trust to manipulate targets, especially when a person’s routine leaves gaps that can be exploited by clever deception. REGNUM emphasizes that such cases require careful tracking of electronic communications and rapid reporting to authorities to limit losses and recover assets where possible.
In related background, Stas Namin is known for founding the Gorky Park group and has periodically brought new members into the ensemble. The evolution of the group has been followed by media outlets as part of a broader narrative about leadership, collaboration, and the ongoing development of the band’s lineup. This latest incident adds another chapter to the public profile surrounding the artist and his project, highlighting both the vulnerability of high-profile figures to fraud and the resilience of institutions that safeguard their members and operations when warnings arise. REGNUM continues to monitor the investigation and will provide updates as investigations progress and authorities disclose new information.