corporaterussiamedium impact18/08/2026, 11:05:14Confidence 59/100
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.
Claims & verification status
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