The soldier was detained on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack in the capital region.

Investigators have opened a criminal case against a 49-year-old soldier on suspicion of preparing for a terrorist act in the capital region. This was reported on April 4 in the press service of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation.

"A criminal case has been opened against a 49-year-old serviceman on the grounds of crimes under Part 1 of Article 30, paragraph "a" of Part 2 of Article 205 of the Criminal Code, Part 1 of Article 222.1 of the Criminal Code ("Preparation for a terrorist act committed by a group of persons by prior agreement; illegal acquisition and carrying of explosives and explosive devices")," the message says.

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