When Children Become Victims — And Suspects

Child Murder Arrest, Family Double Killing & Russia's Draft Bribery Scheme

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing stories from across Russia. Police arrest a suspect in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in the Leningrad region after a nationwide search. In the Tula region, an engineer is wanted for allegedly killing his father and his father's partner following a family dispute. We also investigate allegations of a large-scale military draft corruption scheme in Belgorod, where fake medical exemptions were reportedly sold for 600,000 rubles to avoid compulsory service.

Russian General Jailed, Wounded Soldier Punished & Teen Shot Over Sports Court

A Russian major general is sent to Lefortovo over an alleged scheme to steal military payments linked to the Yastreb private military company. A wounded serviceman receives a suspended sentence after publicly complaining about poor treatment and pressure from commanders. And in the Moscow region, an argument between teenagers over a sports ground ends with an armed father shooting a 19-year-old in the chest.

Veteran Murders Drinking Partner, Police Brutality & Military Bribes

In this episode of From Russia With Fear, we examine four disturbing criminal cases from across Russia. A veteran of the war in Ukraine is sentenced for the brutal killing of his drinking companion. A former police major receives only a suspended sentence after beating a businessman during an arrest. A military police officer is jailed for taking bribes from AWOL soldiers to keep them from returning to the front. And investigators uncover a hidden arsenal of converted firearms, explosives, and ammunition in the Moscow region.

Half a Ton of Cocaine, a Father Shoots Military Police & Man Sold for Sausage

In this episode of From Russia with Fear, we examine three disturbing crime stories from Russia. Authorities seized nearly half a ton of cocaine hidden inside frozen tuna imported from Latin America, uncovering a luxury lifestyle funded by alleged drug trafficking. In the Lipetsk region, the trial begins for a father accused of killing a military police officer during the attempted arrest of his son, who had been convicted of desertion. We also cover a shocking human trafficking case from Stavropol, where investigators say a vulnerable man was held as forced labor and later sold for four boxes of sausage.

Doctor Set on Fire Attempt, Newborn Murder Case Reopened & Ex-Soldier Hostage Crisis

A doctor in Russia narrowly survives an attempted arson attack after a patient allegedly douses her with gasoline inside a clinic. A decade-old case involving the murder of a newborn baby finally reaches court after investigators identify the suspect. And a Russian war veteran receives a 10-year sentence for taking his former wife and her sister hostage during a property dispute. These are the latest crime stories exposing violence and justice in modern Russia.