Irina Farrakhova
- Criminal Code
- Article 205.5 (part unknown), Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Terrorism casesCases against Hizb ut-Tahrir
- Region
- Tatarstan
- City
- Almetyevsk
Case summary
Was detained on 24 March 2016 and placed under house arrest on 25 March on suspicion of involvement with the Hizb ut-Tahrir organization, which is banned in Russia as a terrorist organization. Accused of holding secret meetings. Is on the wanted list.
Others charged under Article 205.5 (part unknown), Russian Criminal Code
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