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Russia Orders Planning for Federal Headquarters to Fight Online Fraud

A parallel strategy paper sets deadlines to speed investigations into cyber-enabled fraud.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin directed work on a federal operational headquarters to coordinate Russia’s response to internet fraud.
  • The Digital Development Ministry, Interior Ministry, FSB and Roskomnadzor must submit proposals, including personnel, by March 2, 2026 with input from the Presidential Administration, Bank of Russia, Prosecutor General’s Office and Investigative Committee.
  • A strategic planning document intended to make anti-cyberfraud efforts more systematic and to accelerate investigations has been mandated.
  • The strategy is due by August 3, 2026 with an interim report by May 12, 2026, according to the cabinet press service.
  • The orders initiate a structured planning phase rather than an immediate launch of the new headquarters.