In Moscow, a resale entrepreneur dealing in collectibles was assaulted and robbed inside his own apartment, according to a Telegram channel report. The incident has drawn attention to the vulnerability of private residences as targets for criminals, especially those connected to high-value items in niche markets.
The scene began when a young Moscow resident invited a friend over, who arrived with four men unknown to the host. The group showed interest in playing a video game console, but soon the homeowner realized the visitors were probing through his personal belongings. The confrontation escalated quickly as the assailants seized control of the space and its contents.
One of the victims, who was struck on the head during the confrontation, stated that the items intended for resale would be taken to cover a debt. Despite the host handing over 150,000 rubles, the robbers remained unsatisfied with the ransom and continued their theft. The assault reportedly culminated in a broader looting of high-value goods rather than a simple one-time robbery.
Among the stolen items were a Russian-made rug sourced from the home of a renowned designer, Virgil Abloh, valued at about seven thousand dollars. Several collectible Bearbrick figurines, a number of sneakers, and a down jacket collectively accounted for roughly 1.3 million rubles in losses. Investigators are still assessing the full sequence of events and the value of the stolen property, as details from initial reports are being clarified. [Source: Telegram channel report]
Separately, authorities say six retirees were detained in connection with a string of armed robberies targeting post offices, marking another trend in the reported activity linked to crime waves affecting multiple districts. Investigators have yet to release a full summary of how these cases are related, if at all, and what charges may follow. [Source: law enforcement updates]