Andrey Kotov
- Criminal Code
- Article 207.3 part 2 item d, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Anti-war cases
- Verdict
- Ban on activity, Imprisonment (in absentia)
- Sentence
- 7 years
- Date of verdict
- 2024-11-15
- Region
- Kurgan Oblast
- City
- Kurgan
Case 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.
Others charged under Article 207.3 part 2 item d, Russian Criminal Code
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