A criminal case has been opened in the Urals after a mass poisoning of children at a camp.
A criminal case has been initiated in the Urals after a mass poisoning of children at a camp
On August 11, 2026, a criminal case was initiated by an investigator from the Investigative Committee of Russia following reports of several children feeling unwell while resting at a children's health camp in the Verkhoturye district, the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Sverdlovsk region reported on Tuesday.
A criminal case has been initiated under Article 238 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (provision of services that do not meet safety requirements for the life and health of consumers).
The exact number of victims and the severity of the harm caused to their health are being established.
During the preliminary investigation, the scene of the incident was inspected, witnesses are being interrogated, relevant documentation is being requested, and expert examinations have been appointed.
According to the regional prosecutor's office, medical assistance was required on August 10 for at least 8 children resting at the MAU "Aktai" children's health camp located in the Privokzalny settlement of the Verkhoturye district. The minors complained of vomiting and malaise.
The prosecutor's office will provide a legal assessment of compliance with the requirements of legislation on the protection of the life and health of minors, including in the organization of food in the children's camp.
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A criminal case has been opened in the Urals after a mass poisoning of children at a camp.
A criminal case has been initiated by an investigator of the Investigative Committee of Russia following reports of the deterioration of health of several children who were resting in a children's health camp in the Verkhoturye district, the Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Sverdlovsk region reported on Tuesday.
