Alexey was convicted on trumped-up charges of possessing training ammunition. In August 2020, he submitted a resignation letter from the army and was discharged in November.
He was arrested in connection with the removal of documents from the Republic of Belarus Ministry of Defense. During the investigation, the case was transferred to a separate criminal case under Part 2 of Article 295 of the Criminal Code, because explosives were allegedly discovered during a search of the apartment.
The Minsk City Court delivered its verdict in August 2022. Alexei was also stripped of his military rank and fined 500 basic units. The trial was held behind closed doors.
In August 2026 he was released , having fully served his sentence.
