A pensioner from Dzerzhinsk lost 3.5 million rubles under the guise of fighting terrorism.

      On April 13, 2026, 09:20 Incidents A 74-year-old resident of Dzerzhinsk became a victim of telephone fraud, losing 3.5 million rubles as a result. According to the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Nizhny Novgorod region, the scammers called the pensioner, posing as law enforcement officers. They claimed that financing of terrorist activities was allegedly being carried out in her name. To "declare" the cash and thus preserve her remaining savings, the criminals demanded that she hand over all her money to a courier. Following the instructions received, the woman put 3.5 million rubles into a polyethylene bag, wrapped it with tape, and handed it over to the arriving courier, using a pre-agreed code word. After some time, the pensioner realized that she had fallen victim to a scam and contacted the police. A criminal case has been initiated regarding this incident. The maximum punishment under this article provides for up to ten years of imprisonment with a fine of up to one million rubles. It was previously reported that a 69-year-old resident of Arzamas gave more than 3 million rubles to scammers. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.