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Russian FSB runs social experiment offering money for sabotage, 10 volunteers agree to participate
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On March 24, the Federal Security Service of Russia admitted it conducted a "social experiment" by posting Telegram ads promising financial rewards for individuals willing to carry out diversions and other criminal acts across Russian regions; ten people from the Urals agreed to take part after being approached directly or through advertisements.
Key Points
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1The Russian Federal Security Service admitted to posting advertisements offering money for individuals in the Urals region to commit sabotage.
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2Ten people agreed to participate and were recruited by FSB officers who presented themselves as recruiters of saboteurs.
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3FSB officials officially labeled this recruitment operation a 'social experiment' rather than an illegal attempt at terrorism or espionage.
Developments
March 24, 08:15
The Ural FSB conducted a 'social experiment' by offering Russians money to commit sabotage; ten individuals agreed and were recruited for the operation.