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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Ostorozhno, Novosti reported from the courtroom about the sentencing of Mikhail Polyakov.
Mikhail Polyakov, a Russian FSB officer, was sentenced to 11 years for extortion.
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- —Ostorozhno, Novosti reported from the courtroom about the sentencing of Mikhail Polyakov.
- —Mikhail Polyakov, a Russian FSB officer, was sentenced to 11 years for extortion. (per Ostorozhno, Novosti)
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