Rustem Asanov
- Criminal Code
- Article 208 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Verdict
- Imprisonment (in absentia)
- Sentence
- 12 years
- Date of verdict
- 2023-04-25
- Region
- Occupied territory of Republic of Crimea
Case summary
The resident of Crimea. He left the territory controlled by the Russian Federation. A case was opened against him for participation in an illegal armed formation due to his involvement in the activities of the Crimean Tatar Volunteer Battalion named after Noman Chelebidzhikhan. On April 25, 2023, Asanov was sentenced in absentia to 12 years in a strict regime penal colony.
Others charged under Article 208 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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