Leonid Kats

Case Summary

Leonid Kats, a 22-year-old electrician and graduate of the Higher School of Economics, was arrested in Moscow on state treason charges. Prior to the state treason charge, he was repeatedly detained for petty hooliganism and disobedience to police, a tactic often used before formal charges are filed.

Charges (3)

1. state treason
2. petty hooliganism
3. disobedience to police

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (4)

• Arrested on state treason charges
• Previously detained multiple times for petty hooliganism
• Practice used by authorities before formal charges
• Graduated from the Higher School of Economics this year

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