Officials say unidentified individuals captured on video were involved in a high profile abduction. Information shared by the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Krasnoyarsk Territory indicates that investigators are also considering extortion and theft among the potential motives for the crime.
The incident targeted a local businessman on Alekseeva Street in Krasnoyarsk on July 19, 2017. Four masked assailants confronted him and, using a firearm, forced him into a Toyota Camry with a bag over his head, triggering a brief but alarming sequence of events that drew immediate attention from the community and law enforcement.
Subsequent reports reveal that the suspects transported the victim to a garage where they pressed him to surrender his assets. They seized a mobile phone and about 170 thousand rubles from the man and allegedly demanded an additional 10 million rubles as a condition of his release. Within a few days, the abductors moved the businessman to a secluded area and released him unharmed, leaving investigators to piece together the full timeline of the crime and the sequence of moves by the assailants.
Law enforcement officials acknowledged ongoing efforts to identify the perpetrators, noting that no arrests had been made to date. They emphasized the importance of public cooperation and urged anyone with information about the suspects, the vehicle involved, or the location of the garage to come forward and contact the interior ministry units handling the case. Tips from residents with potential sightings or knowledge of the suspects could help close critical gaps in the investigation, authorities said.
The case has prompted discussions about security for business owners in the region and the steps authorities are taking to deter similar offenses in the future. Officials stressed vigilance and the need for prompt reporting of suspicious activity, as well as cooperation with investigators to ensure that all leads are thoroughly explored and verified. The incident stands as a reminder that criminal networks can operate swiftly, and thorough, coordinated investigative work is essential to bringing those responsible to justice.
In a separate note, authorities referenced another case involving unlawful confinement. A man in Udmurtia reportedly restrained his roommate in a basement and sealed the door, illustrating that acts of coercion and unlawful detention have occurred in the wider area, underscoring the ongoing need for strong law enforcement responses and community awareness to prevent such crimes from escalating.