Russia: Detainee for attempt on writer Prilepin’s life charged with terrorism


Russia’s investigative committee has charged Alexander Permyakov, detained for an attempt on the life of the writer Zakhar Prilepin, with terrorism and is petitioning for his arrest, the committee’s press service told reporters on Monday.

"The Main Investigation Department of the Investigative Committee, as part of the criminal investigation into the explosion of Zakhar Prilepin's car, charged Alexander Permyakov with committing crimes under Article 205 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation ("Act of terrorism") and Article 222 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation ("Arms trafficking ")," the statement says.

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Source: TASS