Andrey Kotov
Andrey Kotov, Kurgan Oblast. Charges: Article 207.3 part 2 item d, Russian Criminal Code (Dissemination of false information about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government…); “Case of Sergey Cotov on "fakes" about the RF Armed Forces”. Sentence (November 15, 2024): 7 years' imprisonment in absentia, prohibition to administer websites for 3 years. Status: not in Russia.
In brief
Kurgan Oblast · Kurgan · Anti-war cases
Sentence
7 years
imprisonment in absentia, prohibition to administer websites for 3 years
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 207.3 part 2 item d, Russian Criminal Code — Dissemination of false information about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government agencies, or mercenaries (based on political, ideological, racial, national or religious hatred or enmity, or on grounds of hatred or enmity in relation to any social group)
Full wording of the charges
He was prosecuted for anti-war posts on VKontakte social network published in 2022.
Latest event
November 15, 2024 — first-instance verdict
The court delivered a guilty verdict: 7 years.
Criminal case
Case of Sergey Cotov on "fakes" about the RF Armed Forces
- Case number
- 1-1475/2024
Thematic group: Anti-war case
Details and sources
Full summary
A resident of Moscow, director of a travel company "Men Travel". On 28 November 2024, they came to him with a search. According to him, the law enforcment officers were about 15 people, he was beaten, and they looked through personal information in his phone. A case was initiated against Kotov for participation in the activities of an extremist organisation. According to the investigation, he organised tourist trips for LGBTQ+ couples. On 2 December he was placed in custody. On 5 December it became known that he was sent to the punishment cell. He was also charged with manufacturing child pornography. On 29 December 2024, Kotov died - according to the official version, he committed suicide.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
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