Police arrest Telegram channel admin selling Russian personal data
An administrator of a Telegram channel where personal data of Russians was sold has been detained.
Consensus
- The administrator of a Telegram channel selling personal data was arrested.
- The channel provided access to personal data from telecom providers, banks, and government agencies.
- The suspect admitted guilt and cooperated with investigators.
- The suspect was granted a restriction on certain actions as a preventive measure.
- Supporting individuals, including recruiters, coordinators, and data extractors, were previously arrested and prosecuted.
- The investigation is based on violations of articles 183, 272, and 286 of the Russian Criminal Code.
- Authorities seized smartphones, laptops, cash, and cryptocurrency from the suspect.
Points of divergence
- Five criminal cases were opened in July against internet platforms involved in illegal sale of personal data, with investigations under Article 272.1 of the Criminal Code. — vedomosti
- The operation was conducted by the UBC of the MVD, and the channel's functionality was fully terminated. — vm
- The suspect admitted to the crime and is cooperating with the investigation. — tg_bazabazon
Coverage (4 sources)
- Police detained creator of Telegram channel selling data of Russians — Коммерсантъ
- Ministry of Internal Affairs blocked Telegram channel selling personal data — Ведомости
- Telegram channel administrator for selling personal data arrested — Вечерняя Москва
- Telegram channel administrator arrested who sold personal data of Russians. — Baza