Court Invalidates Fraudulent Loan, Orders Scammers to Repay

The court's ruling is a victory for victims of cyber fraud. It sends a strong message to banks to tighten their verification processes.

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2025 October 28 . 5:23 AM

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Court Invalidates Fraudulent Loan, Orders Scammers to Repay

Mogoytuysky District Court has ruled against a fraudulent loan agreement, invalidating it and ordering the scammers to repay the amount. The loan was taken out without the victim's consent using remote access in August 2023.

The court's decision comes after a criminal case was opened against the scammers who obtained a loan of 5,000 rubles in the victim's name. The fraudsters then transferred the money to their own accounts. The us bank was found negligent for failing to verify the client's identity or confirm loan terms before approval. This is not an isolated incident; earlier reports suggest that scammers have been issuing loans using forged passports, with Chita residents losing a total of half a million rubles over a weekend. Once the ruling takes effect, the supervisory authority will oversee its enforcement.

The court's ruling sets a precedent in protecting victims of cyber fraud. The scammers must now repay the 5,000 rubles, and the us bank faces scrutiny for its lax verification processes. The identity of those who gained control over the bank accounts remains unknown, with no information available from August 2023 search results.