Asan Bai
- Criminal Code
- Article 208 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Region
- Occupied territory of Khersonska oblast
- Address for letters
- 275502, Херсонская область, Генический район, с. Чонгар, ул. Тараса Шевченко, д. 66, ФКУ СИЗО-1 УФСИН России по Херсонской области, Бай Асан Садриевич, 1990 г.р.
Case summary
A resident of the Kherson region (Ukraine). He was detained and taken into custody in September 2024. According to human rights defenders, his relatives were intimidated and forbidden to report about his detention. A case was opened against him on charges of participation in an illegal armed formation due to his involvement in the activities of the Crimean Tatar Volunteer Battalion named after Noman Chelebijihan, whose involvement in any military actions has not been proven. In November 2024, the case went to court.
Others charged under Article 208 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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