The Ministry of Internal Affairs called the rumors about the search for VPNs on Russians' phones a fake.
Information that police are checking citizens' phones for VPNs is not true. This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs' department for combating the illegal use of information and communication technologies. The agency noted that some Telegram channels are spreading such messages. It also mentions checks regarding the use of messengers. The Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasized that such activities are not being conducted. No one is inspecting citizens' phones for VPNs or other applications. "The information provided is not true and is being disseminated to increase social tension. Such activities are not being conducted." Law enforcement clarified that the use of VPN services itself does not violate Russian legislation. However, the law provides restrictions on information that advertises ways to bypass blocks on illegal content. The federal law of July 31, 2023, allows for restricting access to websites that advertise such services and methods.
More news on the event:
The Ministry of Internal Affairs called the rumors about searching for VPNs in Russians' phones fake. Information that police are checking citizens' phones for VPNs is not true. 09:46 02.04.2026 GTRK Tatarstan - Kazan
The Ministry of Internal Affairs denied reports of checks on Russians' phones for VPNs. The Ministry of Internal Affairs denied reports of checks on Russians' phones for VPNs. 09:18 02.04.2026 TatPressa.Ru - Kazan
The Ministry of Internal Affairs denied reports of checks on Russians' phones for VPNs. The Ministry of Internal Affairs denied reports of checks on Russians' phones for VPNs. 09:12 02.04.2026 IA Tatar-inform - Kazan
News from neighboring regions on the topic:
Police denied reports of checks on phones for VPN services. The information being spread in virtual space is not true. 11:22 02.04.2026 Vbelgorode.Com - Belgorod
There are no plans to check for VPNs on the phones of Samara residents. The management for organizing the fight against the illegal use of information and communication technologies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation officially denied the spread. 11:20 02.04.2026 GTRK Samara - Samara
Police denied reports of checks on phones for VPN services. The information being spread in virtual space is not true. 11:13 02.04.2026 Vbryanske.Com - Bryansk
Police denied reports of checks on phones for VPN services. The information being spread in virtual space is not true. 11:09 02.04.2026 Vkurske.Com - Kursk
Police are checking phones for VPNs: Tula residents were informed about the fake. Photo: IA Tula Press. Tula residents were informed that news about checking phones for VPNs is false. Messages appeared in Telegram channels claiming that police are allegedly checking citizens' phones for VPN services and messengers. 11:08 02.04.2026 IA Tula Press.Ru - Tula
Police will not check Russians' phones for VPNs. The Ministry of Internal Affairs denied plans to check Russians' phones for VPNs. Photo: Sergei Gonin/Shutterstock/Fotodom. Information about checking Russians' phones for VPN services and blocked messengers is a hoax. 10:52 02.04.2026 Yamal-Media - Salekhard
Police denied reports of checks on phones for VPN services. The information being spread in virtual space is not true. 10:49 02.04.2026 vOrle.Ru - Orel
The Ministry of Internal Affairs denied checks on phones for the use of VPNs and messengers. Citizens were warned about possible risks of using certain internet resources and services. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia commented on information about police checks on phones for the use of VPN services and messengers. 10:48 02.04.2026 TK First Tula - Tula
The Ministry of Internal Affairs denies rumors about checks on mobile phones for certain services. Photo: Timur Boykov, Vologda-poisk.ru. False information about checks on gadgets for services and messengers is spreading on social networks and Telegram channels. 11:47 02.04.2026 Vologda-poisk - Vologda
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia denied checks on citizens' phones for the use of VPNs. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia denied information about police checks on citizens' phones for the presence of VPN services and messengers, reports Interfax. 12:47 02.04.2026 UralWeb.Ru - Yekaterinburg
The Ministry of Internal Affairs responded to rumors about checks on phones for VPNs. Photo: Cherepovets-Poisk. Police denied rumors about checks on Russians' smartphones for VPNs. 11:46 02.04.2026 Cher-Poisk.Ru - Cherepovets
Police denied reports of checks on phones for VPN services. The information being spread in virtual space is not true. 10:45 02.04.2026 GorodLip.Ru - Lipetsk
The Ministry of Internal Affairs denied reports of checks on phones for VPNs. Photo by Sergey Yelesin, IA "Tyumen Line." Information from several Telegram channels about police allegedly inspecting citizens' phones for the use of VPN services is not true. 12:32 02.04.2026 IA Tyumen Line - Tyumen
Is VPN allowed? Do police officers have the right to check citizens' phones? Cyber police denied reports of police checks on phones for the use of VPN services and messengers, reports TASS. 10:06 02.04.2026 24Krasnodar.Ru - Krasnodar
Police officers do not "search" citizens' mobile phones. News from Tver, April 2. — Fake information about checks on gadgets for services and messengers is spreading in networks. 10:05 02.04.2026 Afanasiy-birzha - Tver
The Ministry of Internal Affairs denied rumors about checks on phones for VPNs. The Ministry of Internal Affairs officially denied rumors about checks on phones for VPNs. The agency emphasized that the use of VPNs does not violate the law, and the checks themselves are not being conducted. 09:48 02.04.2026 TK Saint Petersburg - Saint Petersburg
The police stated that citizens' smartphones are not checked for VPN services. The police warned about the spread of false information regarding checks on citizens' smartphones for VPN services. 09:47 02.04.2026 NewKaliningrad.Ru - Kaliningrad
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation clarified the issue of checks on citizens' phones for VPN services and messengers. Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation do not check citizens' phones for the presence of VPN services and messengers, as their use is not prohibited by law. 09:46 02.04.2026 RuInformer.Com - Sevastopol
The Ministry of Internal Affairs stated that they do not check citizens' phones for VPNs. Photo: Sergey Elagin/Business Online/Global Look Press. The Ministry of Internal Affairs denied that police officers check citizens' phones for the use of VPN services and messengers. 09:43 02.04.2026 47 news - Leningrad Region
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