Никитюк Сергей Александрович
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Sergey Nikityuk is accused of violent seizure of power, participation in a terrorist organization, and training for terrorist activities. He has been in custody since March-April 2022.
Arrest Date
March 1, 2022
Никитюк Сергей Александрович родился 20 августа 1993 года, гранатомётчик, обвиняется по ст. 278 («Насильственный захват власти», до 20 лет лишения свободы), ч. 2 ст. 205.5 («Участие в деятельности террористической организации», до 20 лет лишения свободы) и ст. 205.3 («Прохождение обучения в целях осуществления террористической деятельности», до пожизненного лишения свободы) УК РФ. Лишён свободы с марта-апреля 2022 года.
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