Unknown male 578
Charges: Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Public incitement to terrorism or justification of terrorism (using media or the internet)); Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Dissemination of false information about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government…); “The case of "fake news" about the Russian Armed Forces, calls for terrorism, preparation to participate in the activities of a terrorist organization, and high treason.”. Sentence (February 9, 2026): 5 years' imprisonment in a strict regime colony. Status: imprisoned.
In brief
Sentence
5 years
imprisonment in a strict regime colony
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Public incitement to terrorism or justification of terrorism (using media or the internet)
- Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Dissemination of false information about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government agencies, or mercenaries
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, from November 2023 to March 2024, the Moscow resident wrote comments and posted pictures in support of the Ukrainian “Freedom of Russia” Legion. From February to July 2024, he submitted an application to join the Legion. He planned to enter Ukrainian territory via Georgia.
Latest event
February 9, 2026 — first-instance verdict
The court issued a ruling.
Criminal case
The case of "fake news" about the Russian Armed Forces, calls for terrorism, preparation to participate in the activities of a terrorist organization, and high treason.
- Case number
- 1-472/2025
Thematic group: Anti-war case
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Full summary
Resident of Moscow. A criminal case was opened against him for spreading “fake” information about the Russian Armed Forces, calls for terrorism, preparation to participate in the activities of a terrorist organization, and treason. According to the investigation, he wrote comments and posted images in support of the “Freedom of Russia” Legion, submitted an application to join the Legion, and planned to travel to Ukraine via Georgia but was detained. In July 2025, the case was sent to court. On February 9, 2025, the young man was sentenced to five years in a general-regime penal colony.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
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