It is known that GUBOPiK officers are investigating individuals allegedly involved in the "Novagrudok Partisans" Telegram chat. Criminal cases have been opened against them under the extremism statute. Everyone questioned in the case is being asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Media reports indicate that at least six people detained by security forces 15 days ago have not been released after serving their administrative arrest, including Alexander.
On March 19, 2026, he was pardoned after another visit to Minsk by US President Donald Trump's special representative, John Cole (among a group of 235 prisoners left in Belarus).
