Scams Target Public Figures, Political Scientist Victimized

A man went to the police in Moscow. He said that he was tricked by some people. The man's name is Sergei Markin, and he is a political expert.

The bad people used his name as a foreign agent. They made him give them money. They called him on video and said they worked for the government.

The man on video wore a train driver's uniform. He said hackers put Markin on a list. He said the hackers would also steal Markin's savings.

The man told Markin to send his money to a safe place. Markin went to the bank and did it. Later, he learned it was a trick and he lost his money.

Markin was very sad and left Russia. He flew to Germany through Azerbaijan. He wants to make a video channel to share his opinions.