The key facts

  • A teenager set fire to two gas stations in Istra under the influence of scammers
  • Scammers convinced her that a criminal case had been opened against her
  • According to the channel, the offender has been detained

Teenager Set Fire to Two Gas Stations in Istra

In Istra, Moscow Region, a minor girl set fire to two gas stations while under the influence of scammers. This was reported by the Telegram channel 'Moskva s ogonkom'. According to the publication, the fraudsters convinced the victim that a criminal case had allegedly been opened against her and forced her to commit arson.

Camera Footage and Detention

The incident was captured by a camera installed at the gas station. The footage shows the schoolgirl approaching the fuel dispenser, dousing it with flammable liquid and setting it on fire, after which the flames spread quickly. According to the channel, law enforcement has already detained the offender.

Other Incidents in the Region

It was previously reported that a schoolgirl burned down a gas station in the Moscow Region. In addition, in the region a vehicle with rescuers was unable to reach the scene of a fire in garages due to traffic jams — footage posted online shows that, due to the heavy flow of cars, the emergency services vehicle with its siren on could not get through. The fire has now been extinguished.