Head of the Investigative Committee Alexander Bystrykin has demanded… (сит · артур · последователь)
Head of the Investigative Committee Alexander Bystrykin has demanded a report on the results of an inspection into the activities of 'fashion guru' Artur Sity, who is accused of violence against his followers, according to the agency's press service. About ten vegan restaurants run by Artur Sity are operating in Moscow and the UAE.
Consensus
- Alexander Bastykin, head of the Investigative Committee, requested a report on Artyom Sita's activities.
- A check has been initiated in Moscow regarding Artyom Sita.
- Multiple former followers have submitted complaints to investigative authorities about abuse and coercion by Sita.
- Artyom Sita is also known as Artur Mamedov.
- Sita promotes 'enlightenment' and 'instant relief from depression.'
- The Investigative Committee became aware of Sita through a federal television report.
Points of divergence
- Meduza previously reported on Artyom Sita in 2024, detailing how he built a business empire based on forced labor by his followers. — meduza
- Sita moved to Samui after the pandemic and operates around ten vegan restaurants in Moscow and the UAE where employees work without pay for the chance to serve him. — fontanka
Coverage (2 sources)
- Head of the Investigative Committee Alexander Bystrykin Interested in Activities of 'Fashion Guru' Arthur Sitya — Meduza
- Vegan slavery? Bastykin interested in preacher Artur Sitya and his establishments — Фонтанка