Scammers conned a Nizhny Novgorod resident out of nearly 5 million under the guise of investments.
13 November 2025 19:00 Incidents
A resident of the Kanavinsky District transferred 4.9 million rubles to pseudo-investors, hoping for additional income. This was reported by the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Nizhny Novgorod Region.
For six months the man followed the scammers' instructions and transferred money to the specified accounts.
According to the 36-year-old Nizhny Novgorod resident, it all began with a message in a messenger from a stranger who offered an opportunity to make money from investments. The man believed the promises and regularly sent his savings to various account details.
As a result, he lost 4,937,000 rubles. The police have opened a criminal case under the article "fraud," the maximum penalty for which is up to 10 years' imprisonment. An investigation is currently underway.
The police remind people not to trust offers of easy money, especially if you lack specialized knowledge. Scammers know how to gain trust, so it is important to remain vigilant and not fall for their tricks. Before investing funds, check information about the company on the Central Bank's website. Do not open brokerage accounts via links received in emails or messenger apps.
If you or your loved ones have been affected by such actions, immediately contact the police.
Earlier it was reported that a woman from Nizhny Novgorod gave scammers 19 million rubles after believing promises of quick profits from cryptocurrency investments. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay informed about major events, exclusive materials and breaking news.
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