Russia Detains Citizen for Cryptocurrency Transfer to Ukraine Amid War
A 26-year-old man from Barnaul, Russia, has been arrested for allegedly transferring cryptocurrency worth approximately 24 million rubles ($310,000) to Ukraine. Russian authorities claim the funds were directed to a wallet supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The Investigative Committee of Russia (SKR) stated the transaction occurred in April 2025, with the accused purchasing and depositing digital assets into a wallet purportedly linked to military financing. Terrorism charges have been filed, alleging the funds were intended for attacks on Russian soil.
The suspect remains in pretrial detention, with courts citing involvement in a broader conspiracy. No further details were provided about other potential participants.