He was detained in connection with the "radio club case." He is accused of "treason" (Article 356 of the Criminal Code) and "espionage" (Article 358 of the Criminal Code). The story about "radio amateur spies" aired on a pro-government media outlet on January 15, 2026. It alleged that a group was operating under the guise of amateur radio groups to intercept classified information.
As of January 2026, he has been held in a KGB pre-trial detention facility for more than a year.
Nikita previously worked as a courier and in equipment sales. His last known employment was in construction. Nikita's hobbies include radio communications and technology in general.
