Krasnodar, 18 March – Yug Times. It has been reported that the number of illegal financial market operators in Krasnodar Krai almost doubled last year.
By the end of 2025, experts from the Bank of Russia had identified 58 companies and individuals in the Krasnodar region showing signs of unlawful activity, compared with 30 the previous year, according to the press service of the Southern Branch of the Central Bank.
The majority were so-called “black lenders,” with 49 such cases recorded in the region.
“Black lenders often operate as pseudo-pawnshops, commission shops, or private individuals who issue loans secured against property. The first two categories frequently disguise themselves as legitimate market participants, sometimes even using similar logos,” explained Viktoria Oleinik, Deputy Head of the Bank of Russia’s Southern Directorate. “Borrowers who turn to black lenders risk losing their only home, facing illegal debt collection methods, and receiving threats to themselves or their relatives.
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