Fraud Allegations Circulate Around a Soldier’s Spouse Couple
Authorities report a troubling case centered on a husband and wife believed to have orchestrated fraudulent plans to extract money from acquaintances. A Telegram source affiliated with the channel Baza relayed the events, highlighting a series of schemes that netted the couple millions of rubles before the scheme unraveled.
At the heart of the allegations is a lieutenant and his wife who pursued a questionable mortgage scheme within the military context. The couple found a lender willing to provide funds in exchange for securing an apartment, a move that conflicted with standard banking rules. They exploited a loophole and managed to obtain about 2.9 million rubles, taking the funds to a bank for processing. On the same day that the money changed hands, the wife allegedly canceled the operation and kept the funds. After this sequence, the pair ceased communication with the lender and others involved.
Months later, the woman encountered another person and claimed to assist with transferring 90 thousand rubles to the National Guard. This individual presented themselves as an FSB colonel, which the couple used to advance the deception. After receiving the money from this contact, the couple once again discontinued contact with the supposed intermediary.
As the investigation progressed, the woman proposed a further scheme in which a friend could secure a job with the FSB for 3.5 million rubles. The potential victim chose to involve law enforcement, prompting the authorities to take action. The couple was ultimately detained. In detention, the woman faced additional pressures, reportedly receiving money from someone outside the facility during a visit, an account that has been noted in investigative reports. Subsequently, a change was made to her preventive measure in relation to the case.
In a statement, the husband claimed he was unable to control his wife and suggested that she needed the money, implying coercion or pressure led to the fraud. The case has drawn attention for how quickly trust was exploited and how multiple scams unfolded over a relatively short period.
Historically, there have been instances in which individuals have faced similar charges and outcomes. The situation described here underscores the risks of fraudulent schemes conducted by intimate partners and the complications that arise when financial pressures intersect with personal relationships. The ongoing investigation continues to clarify roles, motives, and the full extent of the losses involved, with authorities pursuing accountability under the applicable laws. This report compiles information available from public briefings and media coverage, including the Telegram reporting by Baza, which has been used to corroborate the timeline of events in the case.