Russia MVD warns of loan fraud via hacked Gosuslugi accounts

Russia's Interior Ministry issued a public warning that criminals who compromise a citizen's Gosuslugi account can use it to take out loans in the victim's name. The warning highlights an ongoing pattern of identity-theft fraud exploiting the state services portal, with no new incident or breach disclosed. It matters as it underscores systemic vulnerability in Russia's digital identity infrastructure and potential for widespread financial harm.