The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia told about fraudulent schemes involving citizens in crimes

On June 8, the Russian Interior Ministry revealed schemes for involving citizens by remote fraudsters in committing crimes aimed at destabilizing the work of government authorities, undermining the country's economic security and defense capability.

"Fraudsters not only steal citizens' money, but also incite citizens to commit illegal acts. Such crimes are committed remotely through psychological pressure, manipulation and the introduction of a person into a state of fear or emotional dependence," the press center of the Interior Ministry quoted TASS as saying.

The ministry clarified that the attackers incite people to destroy and set fire to the property of government agencies, banks, telecom operators, as well as transport and life support facilities. In addition, citizens are involved in illegal financial transactions, including making loans to third parties and transferring funds to accounts controlled by criminals.

Victims of fraud are often used as intermediaries or couriers to transfer money. According to the agency, scammers are most often represented by law enforcement officers, banks and special services.

"They inform citizens about allegedly initiated criminal cases, the threat of loss [embezzlement] of funds, attempts to obtain loans, financing illegal activities on behalf of the victim, or the need to participate in a "special operation" conducted by law enforcement agencies," the press center added.

The Interior Ministry stressed that criminals use methods of intimidation and isolation of a person from loved ones in order to achieve complete obedience to their instructions.

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