Vladimir Dutkin
Vladimir Dutkin, born 1963, Chuvashia. Charges: Article 282.2 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Organization of the activities of an extremist organization); “The case of Vladimir Chesnokov, Vladimir Dutkin, and Valery Yakovlev”. Sentence (February 9, 2022): a fine of 500 thousand rubles. Status: at large.
In brief
Chuvashia · Cheboksary · Shop assistants · Extremism cases, Cases against Jehovah's Witnesses
Sentence
a fine of 500 thousand rubles
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 282.2 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Organization of the activities of an extremist organization
Full wording of the charges
Being aware of the unlawfulness of his actions, organised and held meetings (gatherings) of a religious group of Jehovah's Witnesses in the city of Cheboksary in specially rented premises enclosed by a solid high fence with a separate entrance, excluding any visual and vocal contact with unauthorised persons, under the guise of friendly meetings, tea and barbecue parties.
Latest event
June 28, 2023 — removed from the rosfinmonitoring list
Timeline
· Removed from the Rosfinmonitoring list
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict
· Persecution ends
· Added to the Rosfinmonitoring list of “terrorists and extremists”
· Preventive measure: travel ban (written undertaking)
· Persecution begins
The case of Vladimir Chesnokov, Vladimir Dutkin, and Valery Yakovlev
Criminal case
The case of Vladimir Chesnokov, Vladimir Dutkin, and Valery Yakovlev
Other defendants in the case
- Vladimir Chesnokov — At large
- Valery Yakovlev — At large
Thematic group: The case of Jehovah's Witnesses in Cheboksary
Details and sources
Full summary
On 25 November 2020, a criminal case against Dutkin was initiated for organising activities of an extremist organisation. His home was searched. On 30 December, he was charged and released on his own recognizance. On 10 February 2022, he was sentenced to a fine of 500 thousand rubles.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 282.2 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.