In Moscow, an Uzbek woman, posing as the "nephew" of Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, fraudulently collected money from citizens as investments, the Mash Telegram channel reported.
It is firmly stated that as a result of these actions, more money than the above amount was lost.
Currently, the relevant law enforcement agencies are conducting investigative actions.
According to previously disclosed information, the woman's father - 63-year-old Tokhirjon Usmanov - was accused of a number of crimes in Uzbekistan, fled to Moscow with his family in 2024, and his surname was changed.
It was reported that Usmanov taught his daughter fraud tactics and advised her to take the surname Shoygu.
His advice helped the woman gain trust through the notorious name.
The woman said that she was associated with high-ranking people in her presentation and encouraged people to invest.
During the investigation, interviews are being conducted with several victims, and additional evidence is being collected.
Based on the results of the investigation, arrests or additional charges may be brought.
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