Andrei was detained on 2 October 2020. He was charged with preparation for participation in mass riots, participation in an international criminal organisation of anarchists, incitement of hatred against the police, and destruction of property.

The international criminal organisation charges was pressed by cops in February 2021. Law enforcers claim that the organisation had cells in various cities and countries and was sponsored by informal foundations. A total of 10 people were involved in the Revolutionary Action case, with some five more wanted.

On 6 September 2022, he was sentenced to six years in prison. The sentence was later commuted by three months.

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