Svetlana Arefieva
- Criminal Code
- Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Extremism casesCases against Jehovah's Witnesses
- Region
- Zabaykalsky Krai
Case summary
Resident of the Zabaikalskii Krai. On 19 March 2026, she was searched, after which she was given a covenant not to leave on charges of organising the activities of an extremist organisation due to her involvement in the activities of the Jehovah's Witnesses community. Representatives of this community are prosecuted under extremist articles solely because of their religious activities - holding meetings and worship services and attracting new supporters.
Others charged under Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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