Court Hands Down Sentences in Arson Conspiracy Case
Two men have been incarcerated following their conviction for conspiring to commit arson attacks on a vehicle and properties associated with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Defendants Receive Prison Terms
- Roman Lavrynovych, a 22-year-old Ukrainian national, was sentenced to seven years in prison.
- Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, a Romanian national of Ukrainian origin, received a two-year imprisonment sentence.
The Old Bailey delivered these sentences after the pair were found guilty on Monday. A third individual, Petro Pochynok, 35, was acquitted of the conspiracy to commit arson charge.
Previous reports from the BBC indicated that these attacks were carried out on behalf of Russia.
Details of the Attacks
The incidents occurred in May 2025. The first attack involved a Toyota vehicle, previously owned by Sir Keir, which was set ablaze on a street in north London. Days later, two residential properties were targeted with arson. One of these homes was rented to the Prime Minister's sister-in-law and remained under his ownership.
Investigations revealed that Lavrynovych executed these attacks after being recruited by a Russian-speaking Telegram user identified as "El Money," who had promised him payment for his actions.