The key facts

  • Two Megion residents are suspected of financing terrorism under Part 1.1 of Article 205.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
  • The court remanded both in custody; according to the FSB, they face up to 15 years in prison.
  • The operation was carried out by the FSB, Yugra police and the Rosgvardia; the investigation continues.

Detention in Megion

In the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug — Yugra, FSB officers detained two residents of Megion on suspicion of providing financial assistance to a terrorist community. The detention was reported by the Telegram channel, citing data from the regional FSB directorate for the Tyumen Region.

What the suspects are charged with

According to the FSB directorate, the detainees share the ideology of the terrorist community and provided its members with material assistance to carry out illegal activities on the territory of Russia. The operation was carried out by FSB officers together with Yugra police, with force support from the Rosgvardia.

Criminal cases and pre-trial restraint

The Langepas interdistrict investigative department of the Investigative Committee of Russia opened criminal cases against the detainees under Part 1.1 of Article 205.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation — financing terrorism. The court ordered both suspects to be placed in custody. According to the FSB, the suspects face up to 15 years in prison. The investigation is ongoing; the reports do not disclose details, including which specific community is named in the case and when the detention took place.