Who is Matvei Rumiantsev? What we know about ‘jealous’ Russian national Barron Trump ‘saved’ woman from

The man Barron Trump saved a woman from by calling 999 was identified as 22-year-old Matvei Rumiantsev, who has been charged with rape, assault, and more.

Updated on: Jan 22, 2026, 07:09:27 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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The man Barron Trump saved a woman from by calling 999 last year was identified as 22-year-old Matvei Rumiantsev. Prosecutors said Rumiantsev "flew into a rage when he tried to phone her earlier that evening,” according to OK! Magazine. Barron sought help after seeing the woman, who later called Donald Trump’s son a “friend,” being attacked, via a video call.

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The woman, whose name has not been released, was attacked in her flat by a "jealous” Rumiantsev, per the outlet. She was said to be an ex-girlfriend of Rumiantsev, who was allegedly jealous of her friendship with Barron.

Who is Matvei Rumiantsev?

Rumiantsev has been identified as a Russian national. He has been charged with rape, assault, actual bodily harm and perverting the course of justice, according to the Daily Mail. He has denied the allegations, and a trial is ongoing, the Metro reported.

In a video call, Barron reportedly saw the woman being assaulted by Rumiantsev, who allegedly grabbed her face and pushed her to the floor, telling her, "You are not worth anything." It is unclear where Barron was at the time of the video call.

“I just got a call from a girl I know. She’s getting beaten up,” Barron allegedly told operators.

“It’s really an emergency, please. I got a call from her with a guy beating her up,” he added, reportedly giving 999 operators the woman’s address.

The call was made on January 15, 2025, at around 2:23 am.

After officers arrived at the scene, the woman told them, "I am friends with Barron Trump, Donald Trump's son."

The woman later gave evidence in court, saying Barron “helped save my life. That call a sign from God.”

“He helped save my life,” she said again during a cross-examination.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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