RUSSIA: PI Association Head arrested

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Head of the association of private detectives Anmdrey Matushkin detained for treason!

Russian News
Sat, 10/18/2025

https://en.iz.ru/en/1974735/2025-10-18/head-association-private-detectives-matushkin-was-detained-case-treason

Andrey Matushkin, President of the International Association of Private Detectives non-profit partnership, was detained in a case of treason. 

This was reported on October 18 by RBC with reference to law enforcement agencies.

It is noted that Matushkin was engaged in collecting information constituting a state secret and passed it abroad. In addition, he is suspected of collaborating with foreign intelligence, presumably from the Baltic countries.

Matushkin is suspected under Article 275 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (“High treason”). If the charges are confirmed, the head of private detectives faces life imprisonment.

Posted by: Ian (D. Withers)

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