Zaitsev Artem - Kryvyi Rih

Date 05.05.2024

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Zaitsev Artem - Kryvyi Rih, 05.05.2024

Chronology

  • ~05.05.2024, night - according to his mother, Tetiana Zaitseva, her son was taken from his bed at night without documents. He was held by armed TCC employees.
  • 05.05.2024 - according to another version, he came to the Saksahanskyi district TCC after receiving a summons. He underwent the medical board.
  • 05.05.2024 - he became ill on TCC premises. An ambulance was called. Patrol police pronounced biological death.

TCC version

  • He died from a "sudden sharp deterioration in health accompanied by signs of an epileptic seizure."
  • There were no signs of physical assault.
  • Pre-medical assistance was provided before the ambulance arrived.

Family's version

His sister Oksana Rubekina, who attended the identification, said:

  • she saw the body with numerous bruises and signs of beating.

His mother Tetiana Zaitseva also said:

  • her son had never had epileptic seizures;
  • according to her, he was taken away at night without documents;
  • according to her, he was sent to the Saksahanskyi TCC even though he was registered in another district.

Suspicious circumstances

According to the autopsy:

  • toxic effects of an unknown substance were found;
  • in the groin area there were puncture marks resembling injections.

Investigation status

  • The Kryvyi Rih specialized prosecutor's office in the defense sphere of the Eastern Region opened proceedings over abuse of official authority, that is, possible TCC involvement in the death.
  • December 2025 - the proceedings were closed, with no TCC involvement established.
  • February 2026 - a court in Kryvyi Rih considered a complaint against the closure of the case.

Sources

Media