Chita resident sentenced to 20 years in treason and terrorism training case

The Second Eastern District Military Court sentenced a 39-year-old Chita resident to 20 years in prison for treason and training for terrorist activity, the regional FSB told TASS.

According to the agency, the man was recruited by Ukrainian intelligence services and underwent special training. He then collected and passed on information about critical facilities that investigators said was intended for preparing a sabotage or terrorist attack.

The court found him guilty under Articles 275 and 205.3 of Russia’s Criminal Code. He was sentenced to serve his term in a strict-regime penal colony.