A 61-year-old school chess instructor in Moscow is under investigation for allegedly harassing a nine-year-old student. Local authorities report that an arrest was made following initial information circulating on a Mash Telegram channel.
According to early reports, the man relocated from Simferopol to Moscow and took a position as a chess teacher at school number 1195. He began teaching in February 2023, when the nine-year-old girl started attending his classes. As the investigation unfolds, officials are reviewing all relevant records, including the teacher19s interactions with students and the environment within the classroom.
The boy indicated that the man had engaged in inappropriate behavior toward him. He disclosed the incident to his parents, prompting him to seek support from school administrators and law enforcement as part of the formal process to address the matter and safeguard other students.
Security and law enforcement authorities apprehended the teacher, and investigators are determining all circumstances surrounding the incident. The case is being handled within the framework of the criminal justice system, and the individual faces potential penalties under the applicable laws, which could include lengthy prison time if convicted.
In related news, a separate case concerns a 38-year-old auto mechanic from St. Petersburg who is suspected of a crime involving a minor girl6. A criminal case has been opened in that matter, the individual reportedly pleaded guilty, and bail was set while the legal process continues.