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Russian Programmer Sentenced to 14 Years for Treason

5/30/2025

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A Russian court has handed down a harsh 14-year sentence to Alexander Levchishin, a former hospital programmer, for treason after he leaked sensitive personal data of Russian soldiers to Ukraine, including their medical records and phone numbers. This case is part of a troubling trend, with over 792 individuals facing treason charges since the onset of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022.

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A Russian court has handed down a harsh 14-year sentence to Alexander Levchishin, a former hospital programmer, for treason after he leaked sensitive personal data of Russian soldiers to Ukraine, including their medical records and phone numbers. This case is part of a troubling trend, with over 792 individuals facing treason charges since the onset of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022.