Detention of Eduard Babaryka extended until April 14

February 18, BPN. Detention of political prisoner Eduard Babaryka has been extended for two more months, reported the headquarters of his father, ex-banker and former presidential candidate Viktar Babaryka.

“He will remain in the Minsk pre-trial detention center until April 14, unless this decision is reversed,” the headquarters noted.

Eduard Babaryka was detained on June 18, 2020. He was accused of large-scale tax evasion. Eighteen months later, when the maximum term of custody for the preliminary investigation expired, the media learned that Babaryka was facing new charges: inciting racial, national, religious or other social hatred or discord (Article 130, part 3 of the Criminal Code) and organization of mass riots (Article 293, part 1 of the Criminal Code). The ex-banker’s son faces up to 15 years in prison.

Viktar Babaryka was accused of bribery. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison.