Alexey Gennadievich Vorobyov

Case Summary

Alexey Vorobyov, a physics professor at the Moscow Aviation Institute, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for high treason and attempted smuggling. The prosecution alleges he shared state secrets, planned to export controlled technology, and attempted to smuggle military equipment to China.

Charges (3)

1. High treason
2. Preparation for illegal export of raw materials, equipment, technologies, scientific and technical information
3. Attempted smuggling of equipment that can be used in the creation of military equipment and weapons

Criminal Code Articles (5)

Key Facts (4)

• Professor at the Moscow Aviation Institute.
• Convicted of high treason and attempted smuggling.
• Accused of sharing state secrets with a representative of Harbin Polytechnic University.
• Sentenced to 20 years in a strict regime penal colony.

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