Vasily Sbitnev
- Criminal Code
- Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal CodeArticle 280 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Terrorism casesExtremism cases
- Region
- Chelyabinsk Oblast
Case summary
Son of the former vice-mayor of Ozersk (Chelyabinsk Region). He actively criticised representatives of the authorities. He was prosecuted for calls to extremism and terrorism because of his calls to persecute "thieves and criminals". On 13 June 2023, Sbitnev was sentenced to a fine of 400 thousand rubles.
Others charged under Article 205.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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