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16 Years for $250: Russia Jails Dual Citizen for Transfer to Ex
A Pskov court gave dual Russian-Belgian citizen Mikhail Loshchinin 16 years for treason over a small transfer to his Ukrainian ex-girlfriend, turning a family visit into a precedent for personal remittances.
Wat we eerst wisten
- Pskov court convicted Mikhail Loshchinin of treason on June 2, 2026 and imposed 16 years.
- He was detained in summer 2025 at Pskov border while seeking to visit his father after a heart attack.
- He is 48, lived in Europe since late 1990s, and became a Belgian citizen in 2000.
Toen nog open
- No public record yet shows whether he has appealed or what documents prove the transfer.
Waar we op zouden letten
- Whether Belgium obtains regular consular access and whether any appeal narrows the treason interpretation.