Evgeny Kotikov
Evgeny Kotikov, born 1987, Rostov Oblast. Charges: Article 274.1 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Creation and use of malicious software intended for the attacks on information infrastructure of the…); “Evgeny Kotikov's case of hacking attack on the Ministry of Defence”. Sentence (April 10, 2023): 3 years of imprisonment a penal colony and a fine of 800,000 roubles. Status: at large.
In brief
Rostov Oblast · Rostov-on-Don · IT specialists · Anti-war cases
Sentence
3 years
of imprisonment a penal colony and a fine of 800,000 roubles
First instance, February 3, 2023: 3 years
Charges
- Article 274.1 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Creation and use of malicious software intended for the attacks on information infrastructure of the Russian Federation
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, after the war in Ukraine began, he "supported the Kyiv regime" and joined a group of hackers who launched DDoS attacks on the websites of the Russian Defence Ministry and the Russian President.
Latest event
April 1, 2026 — imprisonment ends
Timeline
· Imprisonment ends
· Persecution ends
· Appeal ruling
sentence changed · 3 years
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict · 3 years
· Persecution begins
Evgeny Kotikov's case of hacking attack on the Ministry of Defence
Criminal case
Evgeny Kotikov's case of hacking attack on the Ministry of Defence
Thematic group: Anti-war case
Details and sources
Full summary
Житель Ростова-на-Дону, программист. Против него возбудили дело о хакерской атаке на Министерство обороны. 3 февраля 2023 года Котикова приговорили к трем годам условно и штрафу в 800 тысяч рублей. Однако 10 апреля суд апелляционной инстанции заменил условный срок отправкой в колонию-поселение. Предположительно, вышел на свободу в апреле 2026 года.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
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