Alakaev Evgeny Alexandrovich

Case Summary

Evgeny Alexandrovich Alakaev, a Major in the Russian Armed Forces, was sentenced to 18 years in a strict regime colony for illegally obtaining and disseminating state secrets and for treason. He allegedly photographed a document related to the death of Russian peacekeepers and sent it to his mother.

Charges (2)

1. Illegal acquisition of information constituting a state secret through deception, coupled with its dissemination
2. Treason

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (4)

• Military serviceman with the rank of Major.
• Accused of photographing and sending a secret document to his mother.
• The document related to the death of Russian peacekeepers.
• Authorities found Ukrainian flags and Nazi symbols during searches of his residences.

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