03 Oct 2026 Domestic
Domestic
03 Oct 2026
11:26

Domestic

19 couriers of phone scammers detained in Minsk Region

The Investigative Committee reported the disruption of a criminal group specializing in stealing money from hidden drop locations. The accomplices converted the stolen funds into cryptocurrency and transferred them to the organizers' accounts.

With the support of special units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 19 participants in the scheme have been detained. Seven individuals have been placed in custody. Investigators are currently determining the extent of the damage, the number of victims, and other accomplices.

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