They treated "on paper": a scheme with fictitious medical services was uncovered in the Kirov region.

      According to the investigation and police, the scheme operated from 2020 to 2024 and was uncovered by employees of the Economic Security and Anti-Corruption Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the regional tax service. One of the participants was searching for people in the city of Vyatskie Polyany who were willing to receive money illegally. After that, fake documents were created about allegedly provided paid medical services.

      Then, through the personal accounts of the "patients," fictitious documents were sent to the tax authorities for a refund of personal income tax. The received funds were distributed in advance: about 70% were taken by the organizers of the scheme, and the remaining 30% went to the participants.

      A total of 18 residents of the Vyatskopolyansky district were involved in the scam, who illegally received tax deductions. Court decisions have already been issued against them.

      The damage to the budget amounted to over 1 million rubles. During the investigation, the accused fully compensated for it.

      Depending on their role, they are charged with fraud and attempted fraud. The criminal case has been sent to the Vyatskopolyansky District Court for consideration on the merits.