Ilnur Khafizov
- Criminal Code
- Article 282.2 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Extremism cases
- Verdict
- Fine
- Date of verdict
- 2014-02-18
- Region
- Tatarstan
- City
- Naberezhnye Chelny
Case summary
Khafizov was accused of organising the activities of the banned religious association "Nurdzhular" on the grounds that he was allegedly involved in setting up a "home madrassa" where Islamic religious literature was read and discussed, including the works of the Turkish theologian Said Nursi, which are banned; included in the list of terrorists and extremists; searched, religious literature seized; arrested for two months; sentenced to a fine of 100 000 roubles.
Others charged under Article 282.2 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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