Kasatkin, a basketball player detained in France, faces up to 25 years in prison.

Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, who was detained in France, could face up to 25 years in prison under two articles. This was announced by the judge on August 27 during a hearing in Paris.

The athlete denies all charges against him.

"Daniil Kasatkin could face up to five years in prison under the article for computer fraud and up to 20 years in prison for electronic fraud, according to an extradition warrant received from the United States," RIA Novosti quoted the judge as saying.

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Kasatkin's detention in France became known on July 9 at the request of the United States. According to his lawyer, Frederic Belo, the Russian is probably accused of extortion due to the use of his computer by intruders. On July 11, the Prosecutor General's Office of the Paris Court of Appeal informed Izvestia that the United States has 60 days to provide materials on the basketball player's extradition request.

On July 10, the Russian Embassy in France requested consular access to the athlete, but it was not provided due to the position of the authorities. However, on July 16, the permit was received.

Kasatkin himself stated in court that he did not know what he was accused of and refused extradition. According to the athlete's lawyer, he has not yet been granted access to the gym, so he studies in his cell — it is forbidden to enter the sports field. He managed to get books in Russian, pens and notebooks.

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