Ilya Gorbunov
Ilya Gorbunov, a media manager, was sentenced to 10 years in a strict regime colony for extorting over 10 million rubles from a former colleague. He was previously known for his role in managing the media holding 'Patriot,' which was linked to businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin and included various publications and Telegram channels. Gorbunov's involvement with the so-called 'troll factory' highlighted his connection to controversial online influence operations.
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Ilya Gorbunov was the actual head of the media holding associated with Prigozhin and was sentenced to ten years in prison.
Бывший медиаменеджер Пригожина Малькевич стал фигурантом дела о хищении — РБК
Russia· 2025-10-10
Ilya Gorbunov was sentenced to ten years in a penal colony for extortion and illegal drug trafficking.
Бывшего руководителя «фабрики троллей» приговорили к 10 годам колонии — РБКRussia· 2025-05-30
Ilya Gorbunov was sentenced to 10 years in a strict regime colony for extortion.
Бывшего руководителя «фабрики троллей» Пригожина приговорили к 10 годам колонии строгого режима
Belarus· 2025-05-30