Nikita Botberg
Nikita Botberg, born 1988, Krasnodar Krai. Charges: Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Public incitement to terrorism or justification of terrorism (using media or the internet)); “Case of Nikita Botberg on public justification of terrorism”. Status: location unknown.
In brief
Krasnodar Krai · Sochi · Entrepreneurs · Anti-war cases, Terrorism cases
Sentence
No information about a verdict.
Charges
- Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Public incitement to terrorism or justification of terrorism (using media or the internet)
Full wording of the charges
The reason for the case was allegedly a comment on Instagram, which included the phrase: "Those who are not afraid, let's unite. Maximum reposting", because of which the law enforcers decided that he was calling for the overthrow of the Russian authorities.
Latest event
August 20, 2024 — added to the rosfinmonitoring list of “terrorists and extremists”
Timeline
· Added to the Rosfinmonitoring list of “terrorists and extremists”
· Persecution begins
Case of Nikita Botberg on public justification of terrorism
Criminal case
Case of Nikita Botberg on public justification of terrorism
Thematic group: Anti-war case
Details and sources
Full summary
Resident of Sochi. In May 2022, he was arrested for five days because he went to the "Immortal Regiment" action with a portrait of his ancestor and the inscription next to it: "He did not fight for this. No to war." He was found guilty under the article on disobedience to the lawful demands of police officers (part 1 of article 19.3 of the Code of Administrative Offences). Then a report was also drawn up on him under the article on discrediting the Russian army (part 1 of article 20.3.3.3 of the Code of Administrative Offences). After leaving the detention centre, Botberg was summoned to the FSB, where he was asked questions about his ties with Ukraine. The law enforcers also came to the restaurants he owned. As a result, the man was forced to hand over his share of the business to his partners. After the picket against mobilisation, which Botberg held in October 2022, law enforcement officers came to his registered address and questioned his mother. A few days later, the activist was beaten up. The man faced panic attacks and was afraid to go out on the street. Then he and his wife made a decision to leave Russia. In July 2023, he was declared wanted in a criminal case for public justification of terrorism.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
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