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Masked Group's Kidnapping Attempt on Zenit Player Foiled

10/28/2025

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Andrei Mostovoy, Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder, escaped after a masked group attempted to abduct him outside a grocery store.
Two days later, the group kidnapped Sergei Selegen and demanded 10 million rubles ($126,200).
Selegen was forced to transfer 210,000 rubles ($2,650) at gunpoint.
Authorities arrested four suspects and detained a fifth, who called the operation a prank.
The suspects face kidnapping and robbery charges, with court proceedings expected soon.

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Story summary

Andrei Mostovoy, Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder, escaped after a masked group attempted to abduct him outside a grocery store.
Two days later, the group kidnapped Sergei Selegen and demanded 10 million rubles ($126,200).
Selegen was forced to transfer 210,000 rubles ($2,650) at gunpoint.
Authorities arrested four suspects and detained a fifth, who called the operation a prank.
The suspects face kidnapping and robbery charges, with court proceedings expected soon.