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In the Russian Federation, security forces have shut down a network of fraudulent call centers linked to the former Georgian Defense Minister
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In the Russian Federation, security forces have shut down a network of fraudulent call centers linked to the former Georgian Defense Minister
9 December 2024

The FSB has detained members of an international network of fraudulent call centers in different cities in Russia. Their daily income was $1 million. The scammers swindled about 100 thousand people from more than 50 countries. According to the agency, the network worked in the interests of the former Georgian Defense Minister David Kezerashvili.

Security forces reported preventing a terrorist attack in Dagestan
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Security forces reported preventing a terrorist attack in Dagestan
8 December 2024

12 people have been detained in Dagestan. According to the FSB, they were "members of a hidden terrorist cell."

Following increasing attacks on activists, protesters in Georgia will be banned from covering their faces
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Following increasing attacks on activists, protesters in Georgia will be banned from covering their faces
8 December 2024

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze promised that the ruling party would pass a law banning protesters from covering their faces in various ways. The statement was made in response to the increasing number of attacks on activists, oppositionists and representatives of the independent press, in particular the TV Pirveli film crew.

The regions of the North Caucasus Federal District tested blocking the foreign segment of the Internet
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The regions of the North Caucasus Federal District tested blocking the foreign segment of the Internet
8 December 2024

Since December 6, access to foreign resources has been restricted for a day in Dagestan - until 16:00 on December 7. This was reported by local telecom operators. The region experienced disruptions in the operation of messengers, in particular WhatsApp and Telegram. According to the Dagestani publication Chernovik, access to some sites and services has also been blocked in Ingushetia and Chechnya.

Police in Georgia disperse night protests again
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Police in Georgia disperse night protests again
7 December 2024

At night in Tbilisi, police dispersed protesters using water cannons and tear gas. This is the first rally dispersal in three days.

Former Deputy Head of the Federal Penitentiary Service of North Ossetia Avoids Liability for Using Prisoner Labor and Theft
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Former Deputy Head of the Federal Penitentiary Service of North Ossetia Avoids Liability for Using Prisoner Labor and Theft
4 December 2024

The Prigorodny District Court of North Ossetia found former Deputy Head of the Federal Penitentiary Service Amiran Tigiev guilty under three articles - illegal entrepreneurship, especially large-scale theft and abuse of power. However, he was released from punishment due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.

Dagestan and Kabardino-Balkarian Republic are among the leaders in the number of car thefts
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Dagestan and Kabardino-Balkarian Republic are among the leaders in the number of car thefts
4 December 2024

The largest number of car thefts this year were detected in Moscow. In second and third place are Dagestan and Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. In these regions of the Russian Federation, 40%, 26% and 17% of car thefts were recorded, respectively.

The Ombudsman and the initiative group of medical workers of Georgia call for an end to violence against protesters
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The Ombudsman and the initiative group of medical workers of Georgia call for an end to violence against protesters
4 December 2024

The Public Defender of Georgia Levan Ioseliani appealed to the Ministry of Internal Affairs with a demand to immediately respond to the police abuse against the protesters. In particular, the Ombudsman accuses the security forces of using brutal physical violence as punishment.

Georgian schoolchildren and emigrants support protests against authorities
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Georgian schoolchildren and emigrants support protests against authorities
3 December 2024

Schoolchildren in the Georgian cities of Rustavi and Batumi declared their support for the protesters and demanded "an end to police violence." Teenagers came to classes with Georgian and EU flags.

Five Dagestan residents arrested on charges of preparing a terrorist attack
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Five Dagestan residents arrested on charges of preparing a terrorist attack
2 December 2024

The Soviet District Court of Makhachkala arrested residents of the Kizlyar District of Dagestan for two months. According to security forces, the five men intended to commit explosions. They were called supporters of ISIS (a banned terrorist organization).