Since the beginning of 2026, the number of temporary blocks on bank accounts and cards of individuals in Russia has increased, raising questions about the reasons and possibilities for unblocking.

Since the beginning of 2026, the number of temporary blocks on bank accounts and cards of individuals in Russia has increased, raising questions about the reasons and possibilities for unblocking.

@meduzalive 20 Jan 2026, 14:05

Since the beginning of 2026, banks in Russia have significantly increased the number of account freezes due to expanded criteria for fraudulent operations, resulting in millions of freezes, and experts are discussing how to act in case of erroneous blocking.

@meduzalive 20 Jan 2026, 05:22