Vyacheslav was detained in the "radio club case." He is accused of "treason" (Article 356 of the Criminal Code) and "espionage" (Article 358 of the Criminal Code). As of January 2026, he has been held in a KGB pretrial detention facility for over a year.
Vyacheslav is 41 years old (as of January 2026). A story about "ham radio spies" aired on a pro-government media outlet on January 15, 2026. It alleged that a group operating under the guise of amateur radio communities was intercepting classified information. He is not shown in the video, only quoted. From 2005 to 2018, he was a sole proprietor. He then reorganized it into a different business entity. Apparently, Benko's activities involve technology.
Vyacheslav has a wife, two small children, and a dog. Vyacheslavenjoys photography, getting outdoors, and traveling.
According to unconfirmed reports, he is at large.
