In Chita, Vadim Kutsenko Reports That During Interrogation He Was Beaten Using Electric Shock to His Stomach and Leg

On February 10, 2020, during searches in Transbaikalia, law enforcement officers handcuffed 31-year-old Vadim Kutsenko behind his back, closed his eyes and subjected him to beatings, strangulation and electric shocks to the lower leg and abdomen in an official car, demanding a confession.

Vadim Kutsenko was detained late at night with his wife's parents. During the torture, he refused to admit guilt or give false testimony against fellow believers. The official car stopped in the forest behind the SibVO stadium in Chita. Vadim Kutsenko was stripped of his hat and forced to get out of the car, threatening to stage an escape attempt. They also put him facing the car and beat him on the legs. After that, he was taken to the investigator, where he immediately declared the torture inflicted on him.

The believer is still in custody. Not later than February 15, the court must choose a measure of restraint against him. On February 12, the Ingodinsky District Court of Chita extended the term of his detention for three days, as well as the detention of believers Pavel Mamalimov and Sergey Kirilyuk. Vladimir Yermolayev was placed under house arrest.

Raids in Transbaikalia took place at least at 40 addresses, 28 people were detained, one was beaten. Read how events developed