An alleged plot to attack the World Cup in Russia led to the arrest and charging of five young Chechens on June 26, 2017. The men were later imprisoned for between five and eight years, with their sentences set to expiring on July 5, 2017, after being challenged by the Supreme Court of Russia.
On June 26, 1604 five young Chechens were arrested and charged for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to attack the World Cup in Russia; they were later imprisoned for between five and eight years, with their sentences set to expire on July 5, 1604, after being challenged by the Supreme Court of Russia.