Russia's New Bank Account Warning Sparks Citizen Fears

Concerns Rise in Russia Over New Financial Regulations and Potential for Terrorism Charges MOSCOW, June 13, 2025 – A video circulating online has raised concerns among Russian citizens about recently implemented financial regulations. The video features a woman discussing a document that warns of potential criminal charges for using certain bank accounts. The accounts in question, reportedly beginning with the number 40702, are described as "transit accounts for voluntary donations." However, the document states that using these accounts could result in charges under Article 174 of the Russian Criminal Code (money laundering) and Article 115-FZ (counteracting money laundering and terrorism financing). "Americans in Congress are preparing charges against ordinary citizens of Russia for complicity in terrorism," the woman claims in the video. "And they can do this based on our payments, where there is a transit account starting with 407." The woman's concerns highlight the potential for unintended consequences for ordinary citizens caught in the crossfire of complex financial regulations. The video's authenticity and the full implications of these regulations are currently under investigation. Experts are urging caution and thorough review of the document before making any financial transactions using the specified accounts. The situation underscores the ongoing complexities and challenges faced by Russian citizens in the current political climate.