Russia Expels 4,300 Illegal Migrants

Published November 2, 2025 16:16

Police uncover 15,700 migration violations during operation

Russia deports over 4,300 foreign citizens under «Illegal-2025» campaign. Tatiana Petrova, spokesperson for Moscow Region Police Main Directorate, announces the figure.

Courts issue more than 4,300 administrative expulsion orders. Migrants violate Russian laws.

Authorities record 15,700 migration breaches overall.

Officers draw up over 10,000 protocols for overstays and rule breaks. They file more than 2,100 cases for unauthorized employment.

Employers face penalties too. Police open 1,600 administrative cases against companies hiring without permits.

Investigators launch 748 criminal probes. Fake registrations top the list with 430 cases. Document forgery follows at 235.

Teams detect drug trafficking. They open 29 related criminal cases. Another 24 cases cover other migrant crimes.

Operation runs in two phases. First stage: June 16-25. Second stage: October 13-22 this year.