Elderly Woman Loses 307,000 Rubles in Artyom Investment Scam

A 65-year-old woman in Artyom has fallen victim to a fraudulent investment scam. The incident has led to a criminal investigation under Russian law. Authorities are now working to track down the suspect responsible. The scammer approached the woman, claiming to be an analyst from a brokerage firm. They convinced her to invest 307,000 rubles with promises of high returns. She transferred the money to accounts provided by the stranger.

After the transfer, the scammer’s phone was switched off, raising immediate suspicion. The woman reported the fraud to the police, prompting the opening of a criminal case under Part 3 of Article 159 of the Russian Criminal Code. Investigators have since launched operations to identify and apprehend the suspect. The case remains under active investigation. The woman’s money was sent to the scammer’s accounts before contact was lost. Police are pursuing leads to recover the funds and bring the perpetrator to justice.