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Russian FSB officer sentenced to 11 years for extorting tech company, reports Ostorozhno, Novosti

Mikhail Polyakov, an FSB officer and administrator of a Telegram channel, received an 11-year sentence for extortion. The information is based on reports from the courtroom by Ostorozhno, Novosti — not independently verified.

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Likely

Ostorozhno, Novosti reported from the courtroom about the sentencing of Mikhail Polyakov.

Attributed to: Ostorozhno, Novosti
Claimed

Mikhail Polyakov, a Russian FSB officer, was sentenced to 11 years for extortion.

Attributed to: Ostorozhno, Novosti

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articleMeduza (independent Russian, EN)(class B)original