Yakov Ovchinnikov
- Criminal Code
- Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Anti-war cases
- Region
- Perm Krai
- City
- Perm
Case summary
On 6 and 13 March 2022, Ovchinnikov was detained during protests opposing the war with Ukraine. Subsequently, he departed Russia with his family, apprehensive of potential persecution by the authorities. On 28 June 2023, law enforcement officials interrogated his sister and nephew and conducted a search at the residence previously occupied by his family, which had since been sold to a new owner, who was also summoned for questioning.
Others charged under Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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