A Polish man was convicted in Britain on Friday for falsely claiming to be a member of the Wagner Group, as reported by The Times. Convicted at London’s Old Bailey Criminal Court.
According to the report, Piotr Kucharski, from Watford, admitted to pretending to be a member of the Wagner Group between September 15 and October 28, 2023. Prosecutors,stated that there is no evidence that Kucharski was actually involved with the organization.
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Kucharski, who previously served 15 years in prison for armed robbery, has been released on bail while awaiting a final court decision in November.
The case led to the Wagner Group being officially classified as a terrorist organization. And it follows the UK’s recent decision to do so. Supporting or claiming membership in the group can now lead to a prison sentence of up to 14 years, and the government has gained the authority to seize its assets.
