Police uncover marriage scheme to claim Russian soldier casualty benefits

Authorities in Karachay-Cherkessia have uncovered an alleged fraud network involving fictitious marriages to collect state compensation intended for Russian soldiers killed or injured in Ukraine. According to the regional Interior Ministry, suspects arranged fraudulent marriages between local women and men preparing to deploy to the front line.

The syndicate reportedly collected around 35 million rubles in state payments by claiming financial packages reserved for the legal spouses of casualties. Russian law enforcement confirmed that investigations into the scheme are ongoing, targeting those involved in facilitating the documents and extracting the compensation payments.

Sources: OC Media.