The Bank of Russia identified 25 illegal lenders in Tatarstan in the first half of 2026.

      In January – June 2026, the Bank of Russia identified 25 entities in the Republic of Tatarstan that were engaged in activities indicative of illegal lending.

      Statistics on identified violations in the Republic of Tatarstan (January – June 2026) In January – June 2026, the Bank of Russia identified 25 entities in the Republic of Tatarstan that were engaged in activities indicative of illegal lending, 5 entities with signs of illegal public solicitation of investments from citizens, and one company organized on the principle of a financial pyramid. Information about them has been sent to law enforcement agencies.

      Main schemes of illegal lenders' operations Mainly, illegal lenders issued loans secured by real estate or provided short-term loans under the guise of commission trading.

      New trend: theft of housing through the courts and undervalued auctions Overall, across the country, thanks to the use of data from the Federal Service for State Registration and the Federal Bailiff Service, the Bank of Russia has been identifying more illegal lenders—individuals and sole proprietors—who regularly issue loans secured by apartments. For such lenders, it is not about earning interest; they strive to seize the collateral in court as quickly as possible and then sell the apartment at a reduced price at the slightest delay. Most often, such collateral is bought at auctions by individuals connected to the lenders. For them, it does not matter whether this is the borrower's only housing or not.

      Risks for borrowers It is important to remember that turning to illegal lenders carries significant risks for citizens. A person may not only overpay for the use of borrowed funds but also lose the pledged property.

      Protection measures and restrictions on public lists of the Central Bank of Russia To warn citizens, the Bank of Russia regularly updates information on its website about dubious projects and organizations in the List of Companies with Identified Signs of Illegal Activity in the Financial Market. Due to restrictions under the personal data law, the List does not contain information about individuals and sole proprietors. To protect oneself, it is important to remember: sole proprietors and ordinary citizens do not have the legal right to issue consumer loans.

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