A man in the Russian town of Gus-Khrustalny recently carried out a shocking act of sabotage, crashing his car into a military office after being tricked by scammers. This unusual crime is part of a disturbing trend where people are being forced into committing acts of destruction under false promises of money or rewards. The man’s actions on Wednesday evening left the military office in chaos and sparked a deeper concern about the rise of these scams.
According to Mayor Aleksey Sokolov, the man had been targeted by Ukrainian scammers. They convinced him that if he carried out the sabotage, he would either get his stolen money back or be paid for his efforts. The man followed their instructions, driving through the gates of the enlistment office and smashing into the building. He then set the car on fire, trying to follow the scammers’ orders. Emergency services quickly responded to put out the fire, and law enforcement has already detained the man, who is now giving his testimony about what happened.
The mayor made a public warning, telling people that these scammers do not keep their promises. “You won’t get your money back, and you could face up to 20 years in prison for your actions,” he said. This incident is just one of many cases in the past couple of weeks where victims of these scams have been tricked into committing serious crimes, such as setting fires in public places or attacking government property.
This problem is not just affecting individuals but has become a larger issue in Russia. President Vladimir Putin recently commented that phone scams originating from Ukraine have become widespread, with special call centers set up to trick Russians into taking out loans or committing crimes. In response, the Russian government is looking into ways to protect citizens from these types of fraud, including slowing down loan approvals and making sure people are fully aware of the risks before borrowing large amounts of money.
The situation in Gus-Khrustalny highlights the dangers of these scams and how easily people can be manipulated into doing things they wouldn’t normally consider. The scammers promise rewards, but in the end, their victims face nothing but trouble.
