Oleg Sakun
- Criminal Code
- Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Extremism casesCases against Jehovah's Witnesses
- Verdict
- Fine
- Date of verdict
- 2025-03-25
- Region
- Vladimir Oblast
- City
- Kovrov
Case summary
A resident of Kovrov (Vladimir region). On 23 August 2023, his home was searched as part of a case of participation in the activities of an extremist organisation. Sakun was detained. On 25 August, he was placed under house arrest as part of the case of participation in the activities of an extremist organisation. On 18 December 2023, the court chose a preventive measure against Sakun in the form of a ban on certain actions, and on 16 February 2024, the preventive measure was replaced with a signature not to leave. On 25 March 2025, Sakun was sentenced to a fine of 250 thousand rubles.
Others charged under Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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