The Leningrad region reported 45 fatalities from surrogate alcohol poisoning, and investigators said four additional individuals remained hospitalized, with three in critical condition. The Investigative Committee opened a criminal case for negligent homicide affecting two or more persons under Russian Criminal Code Article 109, Part 3.
Authorities discovered the first victims in the Slantsy District on Sept. 26, when seven deaths were initially confirmed. The Ministry of Internal Affairs traced the counterfeit alcohol to a commercial organization operating in the Tosnensky District.
Authorities discovered the first victims in the Slantsy District on Sept. 26, when seven deaths were initially confirmed. The Ministry of Internal Affairs traced the counterfeit alcohol to a commercial organization operating in the Tosnensky District.
