A 13-year-old boy in the Krasnoyarsk Territory became the focus of a sprawling investigation after being suspected of orchestrating more than twenty hoax threats. The claim was reported by the Regional Ministry of Internal Affairs and has prompted a wide review of the boy’s online activity and communications.
Investigators indicate that the juvenile allegedly sent messages claiming there were mining operations at a school in the city of Achinsk. When law enforcement and safety teams canvassed the area, they found no dangerous objects or immediate threats. In response, authorities opened a criminal case grounded in knowingly false reporting of a terrorist act, a serious offense that carries significant legal consequences.
As part of the inquiry, authorities conducted a search of the boy’s residence. They recovered SIM cards, a tablet, and a cellphone bearing messages that warned of hidden threats to the site. The material seized is under review to determine how it was used to fabricate the threats. Earlier reports suggest the child sought money from third parties by sending similar messages, and investigators are examining at least twenty additional instances that may be connected to this pattern.
Officials are exploring preventive measures and planning to register the child with the youth services for ongoing oversight. The investigative team will prepare documentation for the court with the aim of placing the juvenile in a temporary detention center for minors, a step considered appropriate to ensure safety and continued due process for all involved.
There is a broader concern about how a minor might be influenced online and the potential for cyber-enabled wrongdoing. Authorities emphasize the importance of early intervention, monitoring, and coordinated actions among law enforcement, social services, and families to address risk factors and support the child’s rehabilitation and well-being. This case underscores the ongoing need for clear guidelines on handling online threats and the protection of communities while respecting the rights of young people. [Attribution: Regional Ministry of Internal Affairs]
In related developments, regional officials noted that power outages connected to the case prompted warnings about infrastructure safety and the necessity of rapid response from utility services and authorities to prevent escalation. The situation illustrates how digital hoaxes can intersect with physical security concerns and how vigilant communities must be to maintain safety without unnecessary alarm. [Attribution: Regional Ministry of Internal Affairs]