Tula Travel Agency CEO Accused of Swindling 61 Clients Out of 17 Million Rubles

A Tula court has begun hearing the case against the general director of the travel agency "Turbur," accused of stealing more than 17 million rubles through tour sales.

According to the regional court system's press service, the defendant collected 17,050,576 rubles from 61 clients for selecting, booking and purchasing tour packages - but prosecutors say she never intended to fulfill those obligations.

The first hearing at the Central District Court of Tula was held on Tuesday, and the case was adjourned to October 28, 2026.

She faces charges of fraud involving deception and abuse of trust, causing significant damage and using her official position (Part 4 of Article 159 of the Criminal Code). The accused is under a written undertaking not to leave the area and to behave properly.