The Investigative Committee opened a case due to the residence of a seven-year-old boy in a hut in a forest near Moscow

The Office of the Investigative Committee for the Moscow Region opened a criminal case due to the residence of a seven-year-old child with his father in a hut in the forest near Balashikha. This is reported on the department's website.

According to the release, on October 30 the boy was found in a hut built from scrap materials. He had no documents, the Investigative Committee noted.

The investigation opened a case of improper performance of official duties by persons of regulatory authorities (Part 1 of Article 293 of the Criminal Code). The message did not specify whether there are any defendants in the case.

The child was sent to a rehabilitation center.