The number of teenagers involved in extremist and terrorist crimes… (подросток · преступление · террористический)
The number of teenagers involved in extremist and terrorist crimes in Russia has doubled, according to Alexander Bastykin, head of the Russian Investigative Committee. He stated that over 11,000 juvenile crimes were investigated in 2026, with more than 3,500 cases sent to court involving nearly 5,000 minors. The increase is attributed to a growing trend of extremist ideology among youth and involvement in organized criminal groups.
Consensus
- The number of teenagers involved in extremist and terrorist crimes has doubled since the beginning of 2026
- Over 11,000 juvenile crimes were investigated by law enforcement agencies in 2026
- More than 3,500 criminal cases involving nearly 5,000 minors were sent to court in 2026
Points of divergence
- The number of teenagers involved in extremist crimes increased by two times compared to previous years — vesti
- There was a 9% increase in the number of juvenile offenders, reaching 9,641 individuals — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Bastrikin declares a twofold increase in the number of minors involved in extremism — Вести
- In Russia, teenagers are twice as likely to commit extremist crimes — Москва 24