Kabochkin Admits Guilt in Sheremetyevo Extortion Case
The investigation into Alexei Kabochkin, alleged leader of a criminal group that extorted money from participants of the Special Military Operation at Sheremetyevo Airport, has been completed. Kabochkin admitted guilt but did not enter a plea deal.
Consensus
- The investigation into Alexei Kabochkin's involvement in a criminal group operating at Sheremetyevo Airport has been completed.
- Kabochkin admitted guilt during the investigation.
- The group targeted participants of the Special Military Operation (SVO) and other passengers at Sheremetyevo Airport.
- The group extorted money by overcharging for taxi rides and threatening violence for non-payment.
- More than 40 people were arrested in connection with the case.
- The case is set to be sent to the Prosecutor General's Office for approval.
- The group operated under the cover of a company called 'Vega' providing transport and other services at the airport.
- The group included police officers who provided protection.
- The criminal activities occurred from 2023 to 2024, with over 500,000 rubles stolen from eight victims, including SVO participants.
- The group had multiple units: 'beggars', 'bouncers', taxi drivers, and a 'sportsmen' unit for physical intimidation.
Points of divergence
- Kabochkin did not sign a pre-trial cooperation agreement. — vesti
- Kabochkin initially denied the charges before admitting guilt. — kommersant
- Kabochkin is known as 'Ryazanets' in certain circles. — kommersant
- The group was led by Igor Bardin (Barzik) and Kabochkin, and was formed in 2018. — kommersant
- The group initially targeted foreigners, shifting focus to SVO participants from early 2022. — kommersant
- Kabochkin signed the protocol of familiarization with case materials on August 24 at pre-trial detention center No. 5 ('Vodnik'). — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Investigation into the case of the head of an armed group that robbed SVO fighters at Sheremetyevo is concluded — Вести
- Alexey Kobyachin admitted guilt in organizing OPS at Sheremetyevo — Коммерсантъ