Elena Popova
- Criminal Code
- Article 282.2 part 1, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 282.2 part 1.1, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Extremism casesCases against Jehovah's Witnesses
- Verdict
- Fine
- Date of verdict
- 2020-02-13
- Region
- Kamchatka Krai
- City
- Vilyuchinsk
Recognition by human rights organisations
- Recognised as persecuted for exercising freedom of religionby Union of Solidarity with Political Prisoners, 15 September 2018
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Case summary
On 30 July 2018, detained on suspicion of organising and engaging in the activities of an extremist organisation. On 3 August she was placed under house arrest. On 10 August she was released on her own recognizance.
On 14 February 2020, she was sentenced to a fine of 300 thousand rubles (≈$4700 as of 14.02.2020). On 19 May, the court of appeal reduced the fine to 250 thousand (≈$3425 as of 19.05.2020).
Others charged under Article 282.2 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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