Irina Klimova
- Criminal Code
- Article 282.2 part 1, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 282.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Extremism cases
- Region
- Novosibirsk Oblast
- City
- Novosibirsk
Case summary
A resident of Novosibirsk. According to the investigation, she is a follower of the religious group "Alla Ayat" ("Elle Ayat"). A case was brought against her for organising the activities of an extremist organisation and financing extremist activities. In December 2024, the case was referred to court. On 28 May 2025, the case was returned to the prosecutor's office with the wording: "the factual circumstances ... indicate that there are grounds for qualifying the actions ... AS A MORE SERIOUS OFFENCE."
Others charged under Article 282.2 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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