Resident of Arzamas falls prey to swindlers by sending over 50,000 rubles, under the pretense of fortune-telling services
In the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia, on August 2, 2025, a criminal case was filed against an online psychic service. The case was initiated due to a resident of Arzamas losing a significant amount of money after seeking services from the online psychic.
According to the investigation, a 41-year-old man contacted an online psychic service he found in an advertisement. After speaking with the psychic, who identified herself as a psychic, the man transferred 57,300 rubles to a specified account. However, following the transfer, the psychic stopped responding to the man's attempts to contact her.
The man's efforts to retrieve his money have been unsuccessful, and the money transferred remains unreturned. The online psychic service is currently under investigation by the press service of the GU MVD of Russia for the Nizhny Novgorod region.
Detectives are working diligently to identify the suspect involved in this case, but as of now, the suspect's identity remains unknown. The investigation is ongoing, and any updates will be shared as they become available.
It is important to exercise caution when dealing with online services, especially those offering psychic services. If you find yourself in a similar situation, it is recommended to report it to the authorities and seek help from trusted sources.
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[1] The ongoing investigation of an online psychic service in the Nizhny Novgorod region, Russia, for fraudulent activities falls under the category of general-news and crime-and-justice.
[2] Amidst the investigation, it is essential for residents to exercise caution when dealing with online psychic services, which may also be a topic of discussion in future general-news and consumer-protection reports in Nizhny Novgorod.
[3] With the increasing number of fraudulent activities online, it is possible that new laws may need to be enacted by the Russian government to protect consumers in finance-related matters like this, which could be found in crime-and-justice and finance sections of general-news reports.
