Four organizers of a webcam studio in St. Petersburg have been placed under restrictions by the Vyborg District Court, following accusations of producing and distributing pornographic materials. The individuals are suspected of operating a non-traditional studio featuring occult items and LGBT* themes.

The investigation into the case requested the arrest of the accused, but the court opted for a ban on specific actions as a measure of restraint. The defendants face charges related to the illegal production and trafficking of pornographic content via the internet, allegedly committed by a group acting in conspiracy.

Authorities believe the suspects conspired to produce and disseminate pornographic materials starting in October 2022. The investigation indicates that around 192 pornographic videos with LGBT* themes were created during this period.

A raid on an apartment on Siqueiros Street, where the streams were reportedly filmed, led to the discovery of video equipment, computer systems, and an array of adult toys. LGBT* flags, voodoo dolls, Satanic literature, and other occult paraphernalia were also found at the location.

*The LGBT movement has been recognized as extremist and banned in Russia.