Bastrikina

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Alexander Bastykin is the head of Russia's Investigative Committee (SKR), a position he has held since 2011, with his term extended by President Putin until August 2026. He is actively involved in overseeing high-profile criminal investigations, including cases involving child safety, public incidents, extremism, and alleged crimes in occupied territories, while also advocating for legal reforms such as expanding criminal liability for misuse of AI and VPNs. Bastykin has directed investigations into various incidents across Russia, including child abuse, fatal accidents, and alleged corruptio…

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