In Volgograd, authorities detained suspects in connection with the theft of 3.8 million rubles from an ATM, a development reported by media sources in the region. The investigation is ongoing as officers piece together how the crime unfolded and who was behind it.
Preliminary information from investigators indicates that the incident occurred in the Dzerzhinsky district. According to witnesses and security footage, the offenders gained entry to a store by forcing open a plastic door. They then sprayed paint across a CCTV camera and the ATM itself, effectively blinding surveillance for a critical period. With the area unmonitored, the attackers proceeded to open the door and remove more than 3.8 million rubles from the machine.
Two individuals with prior criminal records have been detained on suspicion of theft. Law enforcement officers conducted searches at the suspects’ residences, recovering more than 800 thousand rubles, as well as mobile phones and other items that may serve as evidence in the case.
A criminal investigation has been opened into the incident, and the defendants are currently in custody as the inquiry continues. The case has drawn attention from residents and local businesses, who are watching closely as authorities pursue a complete account of the events and the people involved.
In a separate note, a Chelyabinsk resident with a troubled history was reported to have been involved in an incident at an ATM after a dispute with a woman. Local authorities indicated this matter is under review and will be assessed in the broader context of ongoing investigations into ATM-related crimes that have affected several regions.