Photo - © Svet / Fotobank Loris Three bank employees stole more than…
Photo - © Svet / Fotobank Loris Three bank employees stole more than 28 million rubles in Moscow region by making duplicate cards for clients.
Consensus
- Three bank employees stole over 28 million rubles from customers in Pushkino, Moscow Oblast.
- The theft involved creating duplicate cards of clients' bank cards.
- The suspects disabled mobile notifications for victims to conceal their actions.
- The stolen funds were transferred to the suspects' accounts and those of relatives or acquaintances.
- The suspects were arrested on July 27.
- An investigation into additional episodes and accomplices is ongoing.
- A criminal case was opened under Part 4, Article 158 of the Russian Criminal Code (fraud in an especially large amount).
Points of divergence
- Two of the suspects held managerial positions; one was a personal manager. — vm
- The suspects were charged with theft in an especially large amount (Article 158) and detained in pre-trial detention center (SIZO). — vm
- Experts estimate the maximum penalty at up to ten years imprisonment and a fine of up to one million rubles. — vm
- The suspects used relatives' accounts for money laundering, but it may be difficult to prosecute them due to lack of proof of intent. — vm
- Victims will receive compensation, though not from the arrested individuals. — vm
- Two suspects were detained in Korolev City District; one was apprehended in Pushkino. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- "All Taken": How Bank Employees Stole 28 Million Rubles from Clients in the Moscow Region — Вечерняя Москва
- Bank employees stole $3 million from Moscow region using duplicate cards — РИАМО