Svetlana Emelyanova
- Criminal Code
- Article 205.6, Russian Criminal Code
- Verdict
- Fine
- Date of verdict
- 2024-08-22
- Region
- Saint Petersburg
- City
- Saint Petersburg
Case summary
A resident of St Petersburg. She was accused of failing to report a terrorist attack in connection with arson attacks carried out by her partner Alexei Baranov. He was initially charged with damaging property for setting fire to a Rosgvardiya warehouse and traffic police cars, as well as attempting to set fire to Interior Ministry vehicles. However, later, apparently, the charge was reclassified to committing a terrorist act. On 22 August 2024, Emelyanova was sentenced to a fine of 70 thousand rubles.
Others charged under Article 205.6, Russian Criminal Code
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