He was detained in connection with the "radio club case." He is accused of "treason" (Article 356 of the Criminal Code) and "espionage" (Article 358 of the Criminal Code). The story about "radio amateur spies" aired on a pro-government media outlet on January 15, 2026. It alleged that a group was operating under the guise of amateur radio groups to intercept classified information.
Andrey is approximately 59 years old (as of January 2026). After graduating from school, he served in military unit #14356, repairing radar and artillery weapons. Andrey was previously active on various amateur radio forums. It is known that he recently worked as a courier for a private company that sold auto parts.
