Russian immigration authorities reported this week that at least 10 Cubans, who said they were on a “shopping trip” in Russia, were detained in Kazan during a major crackdown on illegal immigrants. -legal.
according to report Locally, in Kazan, Russia, large-scale attacks against illegal immigrants continue and the authorities have designated places to look for them: construction sites, markets and large logistics centers .
The media shows that the Cuban tourists are “unusual” compared to other immigrants, but they are part of these raids, as were five Cuban couples who were “visiting” in Tatarstan, in Rodina market.
As many know, Russia does not require a 90-day visa from Cuban citizens and many choose this country for the “mule” industry, called “shopping tourism.” Buy cheap in Russia and then resell on the island. But today even this is a danger.
According to the press report, the Cubans tried in vain to explain that they were tourists and had come to the market to do some shopping. So they were detained and deportation charges were brought against them in Russian courts.
Cuban tourists deported from Russia
The Sovetsky District Court in Kazan decided to deport these ten tourists from Cuba for committing illegal activities for a foreign citizen in Russia.
The media reported that protocols were issued against all of them for violating stay regulations and illegal work activities. At the time of their arrest they were in a perfume warehouse moving loads.
The Cubans, all young, said they had only been in Russia for three weeks and were finishing their 90-day permit. “We wanted to see the beauty of Tatarstan,” they told immigration authorities.
According to the report, they did not believe it because the Cuban tourists were supposed to be kept in a warehouse and not in a product sales area.
Not the the first time this happens so far this year, with Cuban tourists being deported.
