In Yekaterinburg, a gang abducted men, sent them to a prison and stole their military pay. According to investigators, the criminals lured cash-strapped Russians with free housing, then forced them to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense. To appropriate the payments and compensation, they created a power of attorney, additional bank cards and even a sham marriage. Seven members of the organized crime organization are accused of 12 counts of kidnapping and extortion.

In Yekaterinburg, a gang abducted men, sent them to a prison and stole their military pay. According to investigators, the criminals lured cash-strapped Russians with free housing, then forced them to sign contracts with the Ministry of Defense. To appropriate the payments and compensation, they created a power of attorney, additional bank cards and even a sham marriage. Seven members of the organized crime organization are accused of 12 counts of kidnapping and extortion.