Uzbekistan Student Arrested in Russia for Public Insults
The Internet activity of an Uzbek citizen living in St. Petersburg caught the attention of the head of the Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin. The 20-year-old exchange student, studying at a medical university in St. Petersburg, was found to have published offensive words against the Russian nation and a certain group of people during a chat discussion.
The Investigative Committee of Russia has taken notice of the derogatory messages directed towards Russian girls, culture, education, and the nation as a whole. The young man’s online account has been traced to a Telegram channel, leading to his detention by the authorities. His phone and computer have been confiscated for further investigation, with all messages being scrutinized as potential evidence in court.
A criminal case has been initiated as part of a procedural investigation into the matter, as ordered by Chairman A. Bastrykin. The central office of the Russian Investigative Committee is closely monitoring the progress of the case and the fulfillment of the directive.
The incident serves as a reminder of the legal consequences of online activity and the need to act responsibly on the internet, respecting others and the laws of the country in which one resides.
