Russia to charge jailbreakers with recapture expenses

PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia’s Federal Penitentiary System has begun charging inmates who flee prison with the expense of their recapture, RIA Novosti reported citing Rossiskaya Gazeta daily.

A court will determine the exact amount they must repay. Recaptured inmates will also be transferred to maximum security facilities for three-four years.

Two escapees have already been fined for the cost of their recapture. The inmates, identified in documents as Roman G. and Gagik M., fled their penal colony in Arkhangelsk region in early 2011. They were quickly recaptured and fined 20,000 rubles ($659), the press service of the penitentiary system said.

Even inmates who unsuccessfully attempt to escape will face charges for any damages to prison property, according to the paper.