Alexander Bastrykin

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Alexander Bastykin is the head of Russia’s Investigative Committee (SKR), a role he has held since at least 2010. He has directed investigations into multiple high-profile incidents, including child fatalities, traffic accidents, and cases involving minors, and has publicly advocated for lowering the age of criminal responsibility, introducing criminal liability for negligent parenting, and incorporating AI and VPN use as aggravating factors in crimes.

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