Russian hacking group leader Anikeyev released from prison
Vladimir Anikeyev, the leader of Russia’s hacking group Shaltai-Boltai, or Humpty Dumpty, sentenced to 2 years in a penal colony, has been released from prison due to recent amendments to Russian legislation providing recalculation of prison terms.
Charges brought against defendants in notorious prison torture case
The Investigative Committee of Russia has brought charges against 12 employees of the Yaroslavl Penal Colony One as part of the criminal case over notorious beating and torture of an inmate.
Yaroslavl court detains ninth defendant in notorious prison torture case
The Zavolshzky District Court of Yaroslavl has detained junior supervision inspector Aleksey Andreyev as part of a criminal case over notorious beating and torture of an inmate.
Russian court detains sixth defendants in prison torture case
The Zavolzhsky District Court of the city of Yaroslavl detained Dmitry Solovyov, a junior inspector of the Yaroslavl Penal Colony One, suspected of involvement in torture of an inmate, over which a criminal case had been opened.
Russian ombudsman calls for inspection of penal colonies after recent torture scandal
Russian Human Rights ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova has called for a complex inspection of national penal colonies following the public outrage sparked by a video showing torture of an inmate.
Russian government backs bill on release of seriously ill prisoners
The government of Russia has approved a bill concerning the release of seriously ill convicts.
Russian prison guard sentenced to 4 years for beating inmate
The Elista City Court has sentenced a penal colony employee Alexey Mutulov to 4 years in prison for beating an inmate.
Human Rights Council seeks for health protection steps toward Crimean terrorism convict
Chairman of the Presidential Council for Human Rights Mikhail Fedotov has requested the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) to take prompt health protection actions toward Ukrainian activist Alexander Kolchenko sentenced to 10 years in Russian prison for plotting terrorist attacks in Crimea.
Russian ombudsman seeks permission for independent health examination of Sentsov
Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova has forwarded to the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) a request to permit conducting independent examination of health condition of film director Oleg Sentsov sentenced to 20 years in prison for organizing a terrorist group in Crimea.
March 26 rally case convict Borisov released
The Moscow region resident Dmitry Borisov sentenced to one year in prison for using force against a police officer during an unauthorized rally held in Moscow on March 26, 2017, has been released after serving out his term.
Russia’s ex-minister Ulyukayev transferred to penal colony to serve 8-year term
Russia’s former economy minister Alexey Ulyukayev, who was sentenced to 8 years in prison for taking a bribe, has been transported under guard to a penal colony to serve his punishment.
Assets of Russian penitentiary ex-official’s relatives seized
The Basmanny District Court has seized the property belonging to the relatives of ex-Deputy chief of the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) Oleg Korshunov charged with embezzlement.
Investigators launch new case against Russian penitentiary ex-official
The Investigative Committee has launched a new criminal case over abuse of office against ex-Deputy chief of the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) Oleg Korshunov charged with embezzlement of 160 million rubles (about $2.8 million).
Businessman charged with bribing penitentiary official to remain in detention
The Kolpinsky District Court of St. Petersburg has extended detention of CEO of Petroinvest company engaged in the construction of a detention center Ruslan Khamkhokov, who stands charged with bribing a Federal Penitentiary Service’s (FSIN) official.
Bill on inmates’ communication with their children reaches State Duma
The Federation Council member Andrey Kutepov has submitted a bill protecting the right of imprisoned parents to communication with their children to the State Duma.
Defendant in penitentiary embezzlement case released from jail, put under house arrest
Moscow’s Basmanny District Court has released Marina Dyukova, an alleged accomplice of the Federal Penitentiary Service’s (FSIN) ex-Deputy chief Oleg Korshunov, charged with large scale embezzlement, from detention and put her under house arrest.
Juvenile affairs commissions to be notified of teen prisoners’ release – draft law
Russia’s government has submitted a bill ordering prison administration to notify commissions for juvenile affairs of the forthcoming release of teenage inmates to the State Duma.
Moscow court extends detention of Russian penitentiary ex-official until May 4
The Basmanny District Court of Moscow has extended the detention of ex-Deputy chief of the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) Oleg Korshunov, charged with embezzlement of 160 million rubles (about $2.8), until May 4.
Number of convicts in Russian prisons drops by 32% in 10 years
The number of convicts serving their sentences in prison has dropped by 32%, from 730,000 to 497,000 people, since 2008, the Federal Penitentiary Service’s (FSIN) director Gennady Kornienko has said.
Court of appeals confirms Penitentiary Service’s policy violates competition legislation
The Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling of the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) stating that the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) restricts competition related to sale of goods in Moscow’s detention centers.