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Man Who Died in Police Custody Amid Bashkortostan Protests Was Beaten to Death – RFE/RL

An independent forensic examination shown to journalists suggests that Rifat Dautov was hit with a “blunt, hard object” at least 48 times.

Russian Police Detain Israeli-Canadian Racecar Driver Wanted in U.S. for Fraud – Reports

Joshua Cartu, a Ferrari enthusiast who flaunts his lavish lifestyle on social media, is accused of defrauding investors of millions of dollars.

Moscow Police Arrest U.S. Citizen for Allegedly Assaulting Officer

The American, identified as Joseph Tater, was approached by police on Monday night and asked to provide identification.

Police in St. Petersburg Crack Down on Noisy Cars

Drivers who fail “to reset” their vehicles to “factory settings” risk losing their driving privileges.

Serbia Praises Security Cooperation With Moscow

Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin made the comments following a meeting with Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev in Moscow.

Russian Traffic Police Force Returns Soviet-Era Name

Soviet authorities first established the GAI in 1936. Russia’s modern traffic police force was changed to the GIBDD in 1998.

At Least 6 Yekaterinburg Law Enforcement Officials Arrested on Various Charges – Reports

It was not immediately clear if the cases were connected, or if they represented a wider crackdown in the region’s security services.

2 Police Officers Killed in Gun Attack in Russia’s North Caucasus

A firefight broke out late Sunday when the unidentified attackers approached officers on duty and fired an explosive device in their direction.

Chechen Man’s Death in Police Custody a ‘Suicide,’ Human Rights Official Says

Previous unconfirmed reports claimed Askhab Uspanov was detained after the Crocus City Hall attack and tortured to death.

Chechen Man Dies in Police Custody After Crocus Attack – Reports

The Chechen opposition group 1Adat, which first reported on Uspanov’s death in police custody, claimed he had been tortured.

Russian State Media Release Interrogation Videos of Concert Attack Suspects

A graphic video shared online showed what was said to be one of the suspects having his ear cut off by law enforcement.

Reporters Detained at Moscow Protest by Soldiers' Wives – AFP

The group of around 20 male reporters were detained as they covered and filmed the women walking up to Red Square.

Russian Ex-Policeman Arrested on Suspicion of Unlawfully Granting 100K Migrants Legal Status

Law enforcement agents detained the former senior police officer near Moscow and are said to have sent him to St. Petersburg, state media reported.

Russian Police Raid Warehouse in Search of War Recruits – Reports

The raid reportedly targeted male migrants who recently obtained Russian citizenship but failed to complete their compulsory military registration.

‘Not Our Problem,’ Russian Police Said as Gabonese Student Murdered – Video

The two officers face criminal charges of abuse of power, with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

Russia Detains 3 Navalny Lawyers

"All these steps are taken to completely isolate Navalny," said Ivan Zhdanov, an exiled ally.

Russian Teen Arrested in Siberia Over Market Bomb Plot – TASS

A law enforcement source said the high school student had been detained while acquiring components for a homemade explosive device.

Mass Survellience in Russia Expands Rapidly Since Ukraine Invasion – MT Russian

While formally designed to fight crime, Russia’s facial recognition system has been more effective in identifying anti-war activists and draft dodgers...

Russian Police Force Lost 5K Personnel in July, Interior Minister Says

“The personnel shortage is very large. I would even call it critical,” Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said.

Russian Police Search Pskov Yabloko Office

The searches were linked to on-air comments by Yabloko's regional chairman Lev Shlosberg, who has faced pressure for opposing the war in Ukraine.

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