Resident of Yakutia Sentenced for Illegal Gold Mining

The miner was found guilty of illegally extracting gold worth 16 million rubles in his ulus over several months.

The court found the man guilty and sentenced him to 3 years in prison.

A resident of Yakutia has been sentenced to three years in prison for illegally mining gold worth 16 million rubles in his ulus over several months. The man was found guilty of violating Article 191 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (illegal extraction of minerals).

According to the investigation, the man used an excavator and other equipment to extract gold from a deposit in his ulus without a license. He then sold the gold to a local buyer. The illegal mining caused significant damage to the environment, as the man did not take any measures to restore the land after mining.

The court found the man guilty of the charges and sentenced him to three years in prison. He was also ordered to pay a fine of 500,000 rubles.

The case is a reminder of the importance of protecting the environment and ensuring that mining is carried out in a responsible manner. Illegal mining can cause significant damage to the environment and can also lead to criminal prosecution.