Egor Vladimirovich Melnikov

Case Summary

Egor Melnikov was sentenced to 7 years in prison for sabotage. He was accused of arson aimed at damaging transport infrastructure to undermine the economic security of the Russian Federation.

Charges (1)

1. Sabotage, that is, committing arson aimed at damaging objects of transport infrastructure, in order to undermine the economic security and defense capability of the Russian Federation, by a group of persons by prior conspiracy

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• College student
• Expelled after arrest
• Accused of arson
• Convicted of sabotage

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