Argentinian Police Arrest 15 Members of Russian Sect Suspected of Human Trafficking
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April 1, 2025 08:36
bariloche/buenos aires - Argentinian police detain 15 members of Russian sect accused of human trafficking. Leader tried to harm himself during arrest. Details on telegraaf.nl
Argentinian Police Arrest Members of Russian Sect
Fifteen members of a Russian sect were arrested by Argentinian police on suspicion of human trafficking. The leader attempted self-harm during the arrest.
Arrest Details
- Leader Konstantin Roednev arrested at Bariloche airport.
- Six others detained at Buenos Aires airport.
- Group was about to fly to São Paulo, Brazil.
Sect Background
The sect, known as the 'Siberian Association of Yoga Friends' or 'Academy of Occult Sciences', was founded in Siberia in 1989. Leader Roednev promoted a doctrine of sexual liberation.
Criminal Activities
Roednev was previously convicted for rape and drug trafficking. He exploited sect members financially, socially isolated them, and forced them into drug-induced orgies, including minors.
Discovery and Alert
Argentinian authorities uncovered the group after a Russian woman, in a submissive state, sought medical help at Bariloche hospital. Hospital staff alerted federal authorities.