Bassist Jared Hennegan and singer James Moyer Franks, best known for their band's 1999 song "Bad Touch," are accused of "inciting hatred and enmity."

A statement released by the Russian Investigative Committee explains that, "According to the findings of the comprehensive psycho-linguistic forensic examination, Hennegan's actions committed with the use of the national flag of Russia are derogatory in nature and can be perceived as a desecration of a national symbol."

The statement accuses the two of entering "a criminal plot aimed at disgracing Russian citizens and formed a criminal group to that end."