A pensioner from Dzerzhinsk transferred over 8.5 million rubles to fake law enforcement officials.

      On May 2, 2026, at 14:12, Incidents In Dzerzhinsk, a 78-year-old local resident became a victim of fraud and lost over 8.5 million rubles. He reported the theft of a large sum to the duty unit of the city’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the man, he received a call from unknown individuals who introduced themselves as law enforcement officers. The callers convinced the pensioner that an attempt was being made to illegally withdraw money from his bank accounts. Under the pretext of preventing these operations, the fraudsters suggested transferring the funds to "safe" accounts. Following the instructions of the callers, the man withdrew his savings and also borrowed money from relatives. After that, he transferred all the funds to the accounts dictated by the fraudsters. The total damage amounted to 8,551,750 rubles. A criminal case has been initiated regarding fraud on a particularly large scale. Police officers are conducting operational search activities aimed at identifying and detaining those involved in the crime. It was previously reported that a 77-year-old woman from Nizhny Novgorod had enriched fraudsters by almost 1.5 million rubles. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major 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+