Mikhail Vyacheslavovich Balabanov

Case Summary

Mikhail Balabanov was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in a strict regime colony for preparing a terrorist act. He was accused of planning to set fire to a military commissariat in Nevinnomyssk under the direction of a Ukrainian intelligence operative.

Charges (1)

1. Preparation for a terrorist act

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (3)

• Allegedly planned to set fire to a military commissariat
• Claims to have been directed by Ukrainian intelligence
• Initially confessed, then partially retracted testimony

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