In Belarus, an in absentia investigation has been initiated against the co-founder of Wargaming
The Investigative Committee of Belarus announced the initiation of special proceedings against Nikolai Katselapov, one of the founders of the company Wargaming. He has been accused of financing extremist and terrorist activities.
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In its statement, the Investigative Committee referred to parts 1 and 2 of Article 361-2 and part 2 of Article 290-1 of the Belarusian Criminal Code. According to these articles, Katselapov either repeatedly sent money or used his official powers for this purpose, although the agency did not provide specific details.
Katselapov now faces up to 15 years of imprisonment.
In 2023, the country's KGB included Katselapov in the list of individuals associated with terrorism following accusations of financing related activities.