Igushev Nikita Vitalevich

FSB officers from the Komi Republic detained 21-year-old Nikita Igushev, a resident of Syktyvkar, in Belgorod on December 1, 2023. A report on an administrative offense under the article on petty hooliganism was drawn up against him." The court sent him into administrative arrest for 15 days. On December 14, 2023, the FSB detained Igushev on charges of preparing for state treason in the form of switching to the side of the enemy and participating in the activities of a terrorist organization. According to the investigation, from August to November 2023, the man on his own initiative contacted through pro-Ukrainian Telegram channels a representative of a paramilitary formation banned on the territory of Russia. According to the investigation, in early 2022, Ilyin "engaged in espionage" on behalf of Ukraine, the USA, and Great Britain, communicating with employees of the special services of these countries. Igushev was transferred from Belgorod to Syktyvkar for investigative actions. At the request of the investigation, the court sent him to a pre-trial detention center. Later, the charges were toughened - articles on preparation for sabotage, committed by a group of persons were added." "On August 9, 2024, the 1st Western Military District Court found Nikita Igushev guilty and sentenced him to 15 years in prison, with the first 2.5 years to be served in prison, and the remaining term in a strict regime colony." The verdict was not appealed and entered into legal force.