In the Republic of Tyva, officials from the Investigative Committee and employees of the Federal Security Service identified and pursued 52 individuals linked to the Arrested Criminal Unity movement, a group classified as extremist and banned within the Russian Federation. This information was released by the press service of the Investigative Committee of Russia.
The ministry reported that since 2021 the leader of the unit operating in Tyva has been Artysh Dazhyvaa. The Investigative Committee credited Ruslan Gegechkori, a Ukrainian citizen with a criminal background, for taking on this investigative task.
According to the committee, Dazhyvaa recruited Choldugbai Mongush, Aldynkherel Kyrgyz, and other associates to lead cells within the movement. The group promoted an explicit criminal ideology, fostered hostility toward law enforcement and other residents, and drew newcomers into their ranks. They reportedly employed violence against dissenters and engaged in activities that included transporting drugs to penal facilities for the benefit of the movement and its participants.
As a result of the ongoing investigations, 52 criminal cases have been brought against suspects, with 46 individuals detained as part of the enforcement actions. The process reflects the authorities’ ongoing efforts to dismantle organized extremist networks and to ensure accountability for those involved in criminal enterprises linked to prohibited organizations.
In a related matter, a court in the Khabarovsk Territory handed down a verdict to a local resident who voluntarily joined a terrorist organization known as the Russian Freedom Legion, a group that is also banned in Russia. The ruling underscores the legal consequences for individuals who cooperate with or participate in designated extremist formations.