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Yakutsk Resident Falls Victim to Lingonberry Scam, Sparking Criminal Probe

A Yakutsk resident's online lingonberry purchase turned out to be a scam. Now, police are investigating the fraud and the suspect.

In this image we can see a container placed on the surface containing some berries and a bottle in...
In this image we can see a container placed on the surface containing some berries and a bottle in it.

Yakutsk Resident Falls Victim to Lingonberry Scam, Sparking Criminal Probe

A Yakutsk resident has fallen victim to a fraudulent lingonberry scam, leading to a criminal investigation. The suspect, a 38-year-old woman also from Yakutsk, is being probed for the theft. The victim, responding to an online advertisement, agreed to purchase 12 liters of lingonberries for 3,500 rubles. The deal involved prepayment with delivery by courier. However, the victim never received the purchase. Upon realizing the fraud, the resident reported the incident to Police Division No. 2. Investigators have since opened a criminal case under Part 1 of Article 159 of the Russian Criminal Code, which deals with fraud. The suspect, a 38-year-old woman born in Yakutsk, is currently under investigation. As of now, no specific individual has been identified or named in connection with the case. The fraudulent lingonberry scam has resulted in a criminal investigation. The suspect, a 38-year-old woman from Yakutsk, is being probed for the theft. The victim's report to Police Division No. 2 has initiated the legal process.

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