Foreigners were detained on charges of illegally imprisoning a Russian citizen, a development reported by the press office of the Main Directorate for Combating Corruption and the Interior in St. Petersburg. The incident has prompted a formal inquiry into possible violations of the criminal code and a broader review of related security incidents within the region. The authorities are pursuing a thorough, rule-of-law procedure to determine the facts and ensure due process for all involved parties.
Petersburg investigators have opened a criminal case for illegal imprisonment under parts 2 and subparagraphs a and d of article 127 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. The suspects are described as foreign nationals aged 31 to 32, identified so far as citizens from an unnamed foreign state. The case files indicate that the alleged actions occurred in a residential setting, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement in coordination with regional authorities. The investigation is being conducted with strict adherence to legal procedures to establish the full context and accountability of the individuals involved [citation: GSU TFR press office, St. Petersburg].
According to investigators, on the evening of June 5, the suspects allegedly assaulted a local resident born in 1967 inside the apartment of a building on Liflyandskaya Street, after which they restrained him by tying his hands and feet. The victim remained in that room until authorities intervened and released him on June 6 following calls from his relatives to the police. The case is being reviewed to determine every detail of the incident, including the sequence of events, the method used to detain the victim, and the safety measures observed by the operation teams at the scene [citation: GSU TFR press office, St. Petersburg].
Officials stated that, as a result of ongoing investigation and coordinated operational efforts, the suspects were detained with the assistance of regional interior ministry personnel. The authorities have indicated that preventive measures are being considered and formal criminal charges will be pursued in accordance with the findings of the inquiry. The case is under active prosecution, and investigators are conducting a comprehensive check for any similar criminal activity involving the detainees or their associates to determine if there is a broader pattern that requires further action [citation: GSU TFR press office, St. Petersburg].
In a separate report, a Krasnoyarsk Territory resident was identified as taking a 19-year-old debtor to a forest near Kemerovo and restraining him by tying him to a tree while the debtor attempted to meet the payment obligations. This incident is noted as part of a wider array of criminal behavior being monitored by regional law enforcement agencies, highlighting the ongoing vigilance required to address violent wrongdoing and protect victims across multiple jurisdictions. The authorities emphasize that each case is investigated thoroughly to verify facts, determine responsible parties, and pursue appropriate penalties under the law [citation: regional security services, corroborating reports].