The 25-year-old, along with Russian players Anvar Suleimanov and Vladislav Lukin, is charged with buying “military tickets” from former policeman Farit Samigullin in 2019 in an attempt to get out of compulsory Russian military service.
Vorobyev, who pleaded guilty, will have his case heard on Aug. 22. He could face up to 12 years in prison and a considerable fine, according to the report. He was selected by the Flyers in the fourth round of the 2015 NHL draft and played 35 games for the team between 2018-20. On June 26, 2020, Vorobyev left North America to return to his native Russia, signing a three-year contract with Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the KHL.After one season in Ufa, Vorobyev was traded to KHL powerhouse SKA Saint Petersburg, where he scored six goals and posted 19 points in 41 games last season.