Arson plotter targeting Keir Starmer's home deported
Stanislav Carpiuc, convicted of plotting to damage properties linked to the former prime minister, has been removed from the UK.
Stanislav Carpiuc, a Romanian national convicted of plotting arson attacks targeting properties associated with Sir Keir Starmer, has been deported from the United Kingdom. The Home Office confirmed his removal on Friday. Carpiuc was sentenced to two years imprisonment in May 2026 for his role in the scheme.
Details of the Arson Plot
Carpiuc was found guilty alongside Roman Lavrynovych of plotting to damage two houses connected to the former prime minister. Lavrynovych, a Ukrainian national, received a seven-year prison sentence for carrying out the arson attacks. The plot involved an anonymous Telegram user, identified as El Money, reportedly linked to a Russian online sabotage network. El Money offered Lavrynovych £3,000 in cryptocurrency to film the fires for news coverage.
Court proceedings revealed that Carpiuc provided support and encouragement to Lavrynovych, and was involved in plans to convert the cryptocurrency payment into cash. The attacks, which involved a car and a property linked to Sir Keir Starmer, occurred in north London in May of the previous year. A Home Office spokesperson stated that the convictions and imprisonment send a clear message to individuals motivated by financial gain from unknown parties, assuring them they will be apprehended and face severe consequences.
Individuals deported from the UK are subject to a ban preventing their re-entry into the country.
Questions this report answers
01What was Stanislav Carpiuc convicted of?
Stanislav Carpiuc was convicted of plotting arson attacks against two houses linked to Sir Keir Starmer. He was sentenced to two years in prison in May 2026 for his involvement.
02What happened to Roman Lavrynovych?
Roman Lavrynovych, a Ukrainian national, was sentenced to seven years in prison for carrying out the arson attacks. He was instructed by an anonymous figure and offered cryptocurrency for filming the blazes.
03Has Stanislav Carpiuc been removed from the UK?
Yes, the Home Office confirmed that Stanislav Carpiuc has been deported from the UK. As a result of his deportation, he is banned from re-entering the country.
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