Viktor Lavrentiev
- Criminal Code
- Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Anti-war cases
- Verdict
- Fine
- Date of verdict
- 2023-05-31
- Region
- Tomsk Oblast
- City
- Tomsk
Case summary
Retired lieutenant colonel of the police. He was one of the first to be prosecuted for knowingly spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces. Signed a non-disclosure agreement. On 31 May 2023, sentenced to a one million rouble fine.
Others charged under Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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