In Bashkiria, a 32-year-old local resident abducted a friend who later filed a fraud complaint against him. This incident was first reported by REN TV.
During the summer of 2022, a Russian woman persuaded a trusted confidant to take out a loan for her in the amount of one million rubles. The friend agreed to assist, secured the loan, and transferred the funds to the woman. The intention was for the borrower to assume repayment and resolve the debt, but the plan did not unfold as promised.
The friend eventually approached the authorities, describing a pattern of large‑scale fraud. After the report, the woman began receiving threats as the investigation progressed. In October of the following year, the situation escalated when the friend alleges he was forcibly detained for more than a week, pressuring him to withdraw the complaint.
A criminal case was opened in connection with the alleged kidnapping, and the woman involved was detained by law enforcement. Investigators continue to review the facts, determine the sequence of events, and assess the broader context of the loan transaction and subsequent intimidation.
Separately, reports emerged from the Kalininsky district of St. Petersburg about an incident involving a drunk man who attempted to harm a three-year-old girl in front of her mother. This development underscores ongoing safety concerns and the range of severe crimes that can intersect with personal disputes and financial pressures.
Authorities emphasize the importance of documenting threats, seeking timely protection, and cooperating with investigators to ensure proper legal action. In all cases of suspected fraud or violence, individuals are urged to contact the appropriate authorities and pursue formal investigations rather than taking matters into their own hands. Attribution: Source reporting by REN TV.