Caolan Robertson
Caolan Robertson, Kursk Oblast. Charges: Article 322 part 3, Russian Criminal Code (Crossing the border of the Russian Federation without proper documents (those not allowed to…); “The case of foreign journalists”. Status: not in Russia.
In brief
Kursk Oblast · Kursk · Journalists
Sentence
No information about a verdict.
Preventive measure: arrest in absentia since February 1, 2025
Charges
- Article 322 part 3, Russian Criminal Code — Crossing the border of the Russian Federation without proper documents (those not allowed to knowingly enter, or by a group of individuals).
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, he together with "unidentified persons" entered Russia from Ukraine no later than 11 November 2024 to make a report on the invasion of the AFU in the Kursk region.
Latest event
February 1, 2025 — persecution begins
The case of foreign journalists
Timeline
· Persecution begins
The case of foreign journalists
· Preventive measure: arrest in absentia
Criminal case
The case of foreign journalists
Other defendants in the case
- Mircea Barbu — Not in Russia
- Stefania Battistini — Not in Russia
- Olesya Borovik — Not in Russia
- Diana Butsko — Not in Russia
- Catherine Dees — Not in Russia
- Nicholas Simon Connolly (Nick Connolly) — Location unknown
- Natalia Nagornaya — Not in Russia
- Kurt Pelda — Location unknown
- Alberto Rojas — Not in Russia
- Jerome Starkey — Location unknown
- Simone Traini — Not in Russia
- Catherine Norris Trent — Location unknown
- Nick Peyton Walsh — Not in Russia
- Fletcher Young — Not in Russia
Thematic group: The case of foreign journalists
Details and sources
Full summary
British journalist. He was prosecuted for illegal border crossing due to his work on the territory of Kursk region occupied by the Ukrainian army. In February 2025, he was arrested in absentia.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
Other people prosecuted under Article 322 part 3, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.