In Russia, the accounts of suspects are frozen for up to 10 days

Significant changes have occurred in Russia in the field of financial security and law enforcement. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

President Vladimir Putin signed a law that allows freezing the funds in the bank accounts of suspects for up to 10 days during the pre-trial investigation process. This law was incorporated into the Criminal Procedure Code and approved by the State Duma and the Federation Council in July 2025.

Now, investigative and inquiry bodies can suspend financial operations if it is clear that there are funds related to criminal activity in the suspect's accounts. The account will be frozen for 10 days, and after the period expires, the court will decide whether to continue or lift the freeze.

If there is no basis for the freeze, the investigator must revoke their decision and immediately notify the bank or electronic money operator. Additionally, according to the law, banks and financial institutions must provide all necessary information within 3 working days upon requests from law enforcement agencies.

Electronic requests must be fulfilled within 24 hours. Officials emphasize that the new rules will come into effect on September 1, 2025, and will further enhance the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in the fight against financial crimes.

These changes aim to ensure the transparency of banking operations and prevent the concealment of illegal funds through the accounts of suspects. Experts evaluate this innovation as an important step towards making pre-trial investigation processes more effective and strengthening financial security.

Ensuring justice and order in the financial system is considered a priority task.