The head of Russia’s Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, ordered the opening of a criminal case following an attack in Perm. The case involves two Egyptian students and was announced by the ministry’s press service via Telegram.
Bastrykin also ordered a formal report detailing the factual circumstances uncovered during the investigation. This step underscores the inquiry’s seriousness and the commitment to transparency as new developments unfold.
According to police in Perm, the incident occurred at night in the courtyard of multi dwelling buildings on Narodovolcheskaya Street, near the Semya shopping and entertainment center. The two Egyptian nationals, studying at a local university, allegedly targeted a passerby for a laptop and other devices. Reports indicate that the victims were assaulted using a bottle, with the assailants seizing the backpack containing the equipment before fleeing the scene. Both suspects were detained and placed under arrest. Authorities note that the men admitted to being intoxicated at the time of the incident. Estimated property damage is about 70,000 rubles.
Earlier information indicated there were three foreign students at Khabarovsk University involved in separate incidents, including cases where two Russians were detained in connection with beatings. These reports have contributed to a broader discussion about security and the behavior of foreign students in various regions.
There have also been related reports in St. Petersburg, where a student was assaulted and pressured to disengage from public patriotic pages. Each incident highlights concerns about safety, social tensions, and how authorities respond to violent acts involving students from different backgrounds. [Attribution: Telegram press service]”