October 20, 2026, 10:54 AMRSSRU

Olga Melnikova

At largeChecked October 18, 2026

Olga Melnikova, born 1952, Saint Petersburg. Charges: Article 207 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Knowingly false reporting of an impending terrorist act (motivated by hooliganism, targeting social…); “The case on a false bomb threat report against a police station in St. Petersburg”. Status: at large.

In brief

Saint Petersburg · Saint Petersburg · Anti-war cases

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Charges

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According to the investigation, on 1 March, the 77th police department received a call about a bombing of the department. On 5 and 6 March, searches took place at dozens of addresses, mainly at the homes of local civil activists.

Latest event

March 1, 2022 — persecution begins

The case on a false bomb threat report against a police station in St. Petersburg

Checked October 18, 2026 · no changes since October 15

Criminal case

The case on a false bomb threat report against a police station in St. Petersburg

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Thematic group: Anti-war case; The case of a false report of a bomb threat against a police station in St. Petersburg

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According to OVD-Info

Detained after a search, then released, measure of restraint is unknown.

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