The President of the International Association of Private Detectives
The President of the International Association of Private Detectives, Andrey Matushkin, was sentenced to 12 years in a prison colony for alleged cooperation with foreign intelligence services. The Saint Petersburg City Court found the 54-year-old Matushkin guilty of treason and imposed a sentence of 12 years in a strict regime prison colony, according to SOTAvision.
Consensus
- Andrey Matushkin was convicted of treason by the Saint Petersburg City Court.
- He was sentenced to 12 years in prison in a strict-regime colony.
- The trial was held in closed session due to classified information.
- Matushkin admitted guilt during the proceedings.
- His assets, including over 150 thousand rubles, were confiscated.
- The case involved gathering and transmitting state secrets abroad.
- The defendant is associated with the 'International Association of Private Detectives'.
Points of divergence
- Matushkin was sent into custody in September 2025. — kommersant
- Matushkin was detained in autumn 2025 and admitted guilt; he also led the 'Georgian Union' organization focused on military traditions and historical education. — fontanka
- The defendant's arrest occurred in October 2025, and his age is stated as 54 years old. — tg_astrapress
Coverage (3 sources)
- Head of the Private Detectives Union Sentenced to 12 Years for Treason — Коммерсантъ
- Head of Detective Union in St. Petersburg Sentenced to 12 Years for State Treason — Фонтанка
- President of the 'International Association of Private Detectives' Andrey Matushkin sentenced to 12 years in prison for treason — ASTRA