An Omsk region resident was detained after being implicated in a fraudulent operation that targeted pensioners in the Tyumen region. The information comes from a report by ura.ru, citing the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The arrest occurred at the suspect’s residence, where investigators say the individual cooperated with others who orchestrated the scam. He reportedly acknowledged to law enforcement that he encountered a “money for work” proposition through a messaging app and traveled to the Tyumen region on the instructions of a supervisor.
According to authorities, the suspect rented an apartment in Ishim, and over the course of two days visited a series of addresses provided by the curator in Abatsk, Berdyuzhye, and Kazansky. At these locations, he is accused of collecting funds from victims. The perpetrators are said to have operated under a familiar fraud template in which a relative allegedly had an accident, a classic ruse designed to seize the emotions and trust of the elderly.
The total financial damage attributed to the scheme reached 1.5 million rubles. Of that amount, the Omsk collaborator is reported to have earned roughly seven percent for his part in the operation. A criminal case has been opened against him on charges of fraud, and investigative actions continue to determine the full scope of the network and the extent of the losses suffered by victims.
There have been prior indications in Tyumen region that individuals were operating as couriers for the same or related criminal groups. The ongoing investigation will aim to establish how many people were involved, the exact chain of actions, and whether additional suspects are to be identified. In cases like this, authorities stress the importance of reporting suspicious offers and verifying any claim of financial gain advertised through messaging platforms or other informal channels.