Police Uncover Payment Terminal Scam Russian police have arrested five members of an organized crime group that set up fraudulent payment terminals in Moscow and other cities. The scam is estimated to have generated turnover of 15 billion rubles ($500 million) a month. The criminals set up a large network of payment terminals, which accepted cash for various services. By concealing data on payments, avoiding taxes and taking large commissions, the group were able to generate a large amount of illegal income. Over 150 people were involved in the scam, which operated in Moscow, Smolensk, Vladimir, and the Tver and Kaluga regions.